Wherever and Whenever Exercises
B2 Level
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The context usually gives clear clues. Seats, offices, gardens, streets, and hiding places point to wherever. Feelings, repeated events, visits, rain, and moments in the day point to whenever. These words often introduce flexible rules or repeated habits: "Whenever it rains, the road floods" describes something that happens each time. In negative clauses, the same distinction remains: "Do not park wherever there is no sign" is about place, while "Do not call whenever the baby is asleep" is about time. This exercise trains the place versus time decision accurately. The surrounding noun or verb usually gives the safest clue.
Quick Rule
wherever + subject + verb (place) | whenever + subject + verb (time)
- 1.Wherever you sit, make sure you can see the board.
- 2.Whenever the alarm rings, leave the building calmly.
- 3.My cousin writes down ideas wherever she travels.
- 4.You can visit whenever the office is open.
- 5.Do not leave your bicycle wherever it blocks the entrance.
All 20 questions
Complete each sentence with wherever or whenever. Choose wherever or whenever.
You can sit _____ you like. All the seats are free.
Call me _____ you need help. I am always available.
She takes her notebook _____ she goes so she can write down ideas.
_____ I hear that song, it reminds me of my childhood.
We can meet _____ is most convenient for you, either at the office or the cafe.
_____ the children feel bored, they go outside and play in the garden.
The dog follows its owner _____ he walks in the neighbourhood.
You are welcome to visit us _____ you are in town.
Plant these flowers _____ there is enough sunlight in your garden.
_____ it rains heavily, the streets near the river tend to flood.
He hides his diary _____ his sister cannot find it.
_____ I try to study at home, my neighbours start playing loud music.
You can park your bicycle _____ you see an empty bike rack.
_____ you feel stressed, try taking a few deep breaths to relax.
The rescue team will search _____ survivors might be trapped after the earthquake.
My grandmother sends me a letter _____ she travels to a new city.
I will follow you _____ you decide to move. Your happiness matters to me.
_____ the baby wakes up in the night, one of the parents goes to comfort her.
Put your bag down _____ there is space. The room is quite crowded.
_____ I eat too much spicy food, I get a stomach ache.
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