What Are Time Clauses

A time clause is a dependent clause that begins with a “time word” (when, after, as soon as, etc.). Time clauses follow their own special rules for tense combinations. Therefore, the correct verb tense in a time clause may be different from what you expect.

What is a time clause in writing?

Time clauses are used in English to demonstrate a period of time based on an action or event, similar to dependent clauses in conditional sentences. … Time clauses are grammatical units that require subjects, verbs and objects, but they do not always use the same verb rules as the main clause.

What are examples of clauses?

• Subject + verb (predicate). = complete thought (IC)
• I eat bananas. = complete thought (IC)
• Sharon speaks loudly. = complete thought (IC)