Subordinating Conjunctions of Time

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate time conjunction.

1. I will write a novel ................................. I have time.

2. I had several strange experiences ................................ I was working in New Zealand.

3. ............................. they were holidaying in Toronto thieves broke into their home.

4. The tree began to decay ............................. it was cut down.

5. She refused to leave ........................... she could talk to the manager.

6. You should keep trying ............................... you succeed.

7. I haven't heard anything from her ............................ we last met.

Select 2 answers.

8. The passengers got off the train ............................ it reached the station.

9. She will not talk to you ................................ you apologize to her.

Select 2 answers.

10. .......................... the leader spoke, people listened eagerly.

11. ........................... I was walking down the pavement, I met with a minor accident.

Select 2 answers.

12. He rose from his seat ............................... it was his turn to speak.

Answers

I will write a novel when I have time.
I had several strange experiences when / while I was working in New Zealand.
While / When / As they were holidaying in Toronto, thieves broke into their home.
The tree began to decay as soon as it was cut down.
She refused to leave before / until she could talk to the manager.
You should keep trying until you succeed.
I haven’t heard anything from her since we last met.
The passengers got off the train as soon as it reached the station.
She will not talk to you until you apologize to her.
As / When / While the leader spoke, people listened eagerly.
As / When I was walking down the pavement, I met with a minor accident.
He rose from his seat when it was his turn to speak.