Time Linkers Quiz

What does 'in the meantime' mean?

• means during the time before something happens or before a particular event occurs.

• After the fact

• at no time in the past or future; not ever

• At the same time

Which time linker can be used to indicate something that will happen after a short time?

• In the past

• Never

• Later

• Soon

Choose the correct time linker to show the progression of time: '______ as time went on, she became more confident.'

• Immediately

• At the beginning

• Suddenly

• Gradually

What is the meaning of 'eventually'?

• Suddenly

• Immediately

• Quickly

• Finally

What does "before long" mean?

• Now

• During

• in the near future

• Before

Choose the correct time linker to show the progression '______ (after a short time), the bus arrived.'

• Suddenly

• Eventually

• Immediately

• Shortly

What does 'before long' mean?

• Immediately

• In a short amount of time or soon.

• Never

• After a long time

To indicate something that will happen/happened at the same time?

• after

• before

• while

• since

Choose the correct time linker to show the progression of time: '______ , she became more confident.'

• Before long

• As time went on

What is the meaning of 'as time went on'?

• as time passed or progressed

• as time disappeared

• as time reversed

• as time stood still