while CONDITION
if, whether, as long as, in case, unless •
To refer to the future after these conjunctions, use the present simple tense (NOT
will/shall ):
I’ll phone you as soon as I arrive at the airport.
The plane should be taking off shortly, as long as there aren’t any delays.
Note :
1 Sometimes it is possible to use the present perfect tense instead of the present simple. The present perfect
expresses a sense of completion:
She doesn’t want to buy a car until she’s passed her driving test.
Once you’ve made a few friends, you won’t feel so lonely.
2 When the clause beginning with
if, whether, when, etc is the object of the sentence,
will may be used:
I doubt whether David will still recognize me.
I don’t know when they’ll be back.
Also,
if ... will is possible when
will expresses the idea of willingness:
What are you going to do if she won’t help you?
If you’ll take a seat for a moment, I’ll tell Mr Fox you’re here.
win We have never won the American team.
We have never beaten the American team. win a game, match, race, competition, election, etc: ‘United have won four of their last five matches.’ ‘Who won the FA Cup last year?’ beat a person, team or group (in a game, match, race, competition, election etc): ‘They’re a good side but I’m sure we can beat them.’ ‘ wish 1
I wish you have a wonderful holiday.
I hope you have a wonderful holiday. I wish you will enjoy your stay here.
I hope you will enjoy your stay here. Use wish that (+ past/past perfect tense) for things that cannot happen or will probably not happen: ‘I wish I hadn’t told them my address.’ ‘I wish you could stay here longer.’ (= this will probably not happen) Use hope that (+ present/present perfect tense) for things that may easily happen or may easily have happened: ‘I hope you’ve had a successful trip.’ ‘We hope you all have a very merry Christmas.’
