Expressing future time

Using the present simple tense page 2 of 2

Using the present simple in subordinate clauses

The present simple tense is common in subordinate clauses gloss.gif (923 bytes) after words like when and if to refer to the future:

If it rains during your week at the Lone Mountain, you'll probably be offered an outing to Bozeman. (Bank of English) note.gif (933 bytes)

The Mass Transit Railway Corporation expects to generate $700 million fare revenue from the Chek Lap Kok railway when it opens in 1997. (SCMP 15/7/92)

Using the present simple for fixed events
Using the present simple in subordinate clauses

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