when (time clause)
when (time clause) means “when + sentence: saying when something happens”. When joins two sentences and means 'at the time that': When I get home, I watch TV. Formation: When + S + V, S + V · S + V + when + S + V
when + sentence: saying when something happens
A1Formation
When + S + V, S + V · S + V + when + S + V
Explanation
When joins two sentences and means 'at the time that': When I get home, I watch TV. I lived in Osaka when I was a child. The when-part can come first (with a comma) or second (no comma).
Examples
Note
This when is not a question word — compare When do you get up? (question) with When I get up, I drink water (time clause).
FAQ
when (time clause) — what does it mean and how is it used?
when + sentence: saying when something happens. When joins two sentences and means 'at the time that': When I get home, I watch TV. I lived in Osaka when I was a child. The when-part can come first (with a comma) or second (no comma).
when (time clause) — how do you form it?
When + S + V, S + V · S + V + when + S + V
when (time clause) — any usage notes?
This when is not a question word — compare When do you get up? (question) with When I get up, I drink water (time clause).