Element FORM/USE: TIME
SuperCat CLAUSES
SubCat subordinated
Lexical Range N/A
Level A2
Cando Can use a finite subordinate clause with time conjunctions, before or after a main clause.
Corrected Learner Example I feel comfortable when I am wearing these clothes. (Malaysia; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2008; Malay; Pass)

When I bought my computer, the price was 1000 pounds. (China; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2002; Chinese; Pass)

When you are outside my home, phone me. (Bulgaria; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2009; Bulgarian; Pass)

Mike and I were watching it while we were eating pizza. (Peru; A2 WAYSTAGE; 2007; Spanish - Latin American; Pass)
Uncorrected Learner Example
Comments N/A

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