Place

Subordinating conjunctions expressing place are: where, wherever

You should have wholegrain cereals for breakfast wherever that is possible.

He has hidden the treasure where no one will find it.

Time

Subordinating conjunctions expressing time are: after, as long as, as soon as, before, once, till, still, until, when, whenever, while

I went to office after I finished the housework.

I don’t care what you do as long as you are happy.

As soon as she received the call, she started crying.

We will go out as soon as it stops raining.

Once you get there, you will enjoy it.

Just wait here till / until I come back.

When she saw me she stopped her car and waved at me.

Whenever I hear that song, I think of her.

Exercise

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate subordinating conjunction.

1. Will you wait here ……………… I return?

a) till

b) until

c) Either could be used here

2. I don’t care what you do ………………….. you don’t disturb me.

a) as long as

b) as soon as

c) Either could be used here

3. He felt the pain in his shoulders ………………….. he tried to lift objects.

a) whenever

b) wherever

c) Either could be used here

4. I am sure you will enjoy your stay here ………………… you get to know everyone.

a) once

b) before

5. This cupboard is …………………. she keeps her things.

a) where

b) there

c) Either could be used here

Answers

1. Will you wait here till / until I return?

2. I don’t care what you do as long as you don’t disturb me.

3. He felt the pain in his shoulders whenever he tried to lift objects.

4. I am sure you will enjoy your stay here once you get to know everyone.

5. This cupboard is where she keeps her things.