To solve this problem, we need to fill in the missing time conjunctions in each sentence using the words provided in the box:
before, while, whenever, ago, until, after. Let's analyze each sentence step by step:
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Sentence 1:
> The desert became green ________ it had rained.
- The sentence describes a cause-and-effect relationship where the rain caused the desert to become green.
- The appropriate conjunction here is
after, as the desert became green *after* it had rained.
Answer:
The desert became green
after it had rained.
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Sentence 2:
> I saw Mars ________ I was looking through my telescope.
- This sentence describes an action happening simultaneously with another action. You saw Mars *while* you were looking through the telescope.
- The appropriate conjunction here is
while.
Answer:
I saw Mars
while I was looking through my telescope.
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Sentence 3:
> Salim got married in 1999. His brother got married in 1997 two years ________ Salim got married.
- The sentence indicates that Salim's brother got married before Salim. Since 1997 is two years earlier than 1999, the appropriate conjunction is
before.
Answer:
Salim got married in 1999. His brother got married in 1997 two years
before Salim got married.
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Sentence 4:
> “I’ll meet you ________ I can find the time,” said Boris to his friend.
- This sentence suggests that Boris will meet his friend whenever he finds the time. The appropriate conjunction here is
whenever, as it implies a condition of availability.
Answer:
“I’ll meet you
whenever I can find the time,” said Boris to his friend.
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Sentence 5:
> I’ll be on holiday ________ I return next week.
- This sentence indicates that the speaker will be on holiday up to the point when they return next week. The appropriate conjunction here is
until, as it shows a duration ending at a specific time.
Answer:
I’ll be on holiday
until I return next week.
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Final Answers:
1. The desert became green
after it had rained.
2. I saw Mars
while I was looking through my telescope.
3. Salim got married in 1999. His brother got married in 1997 two years
before Salim got married.
4. “I’ll meet you
whenever I can find the time,” said Boris to his friend.
5. I’ll be on holiday
until I return next week.
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. after, 2. while, 3. before, 4. whenever, 5. until}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of time conjunctions worksheet.
