Present Perfect vs Present Simple in time-clauses

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sergeyrais

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What's the right way to use durative verbs in a time-clause?

I shall go for a walk when I do my homework.
I shall go for a walk when I have done my homework.

Are both variants possible?
 

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I'd use 'I shall go for a walk after I have done my homework' though the second sentence sounds possible to me. The first one doesn't work for me.
 

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The first one is incorrect.
 

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Taking into consideration the durative aspect of the verb do in the phrase do one's homework can we refer the two actions (going for a walk and doing my homework) in the sentence "I shall go for a walk when I do my homework" to the same time?

I shall go for a walk when I do my homework = (?) I shall be walking and doing my homework.
 

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Taking into consideration the durative aspect of the verb do in the phrase do one's homework can we refer the two actions (going for a walk and doing my homework) in the sentence "I shall go for a walk when I do my homework" to the same time?

I shall go for a walk when I do my homework = (?) I shall be walking and doing my homework.

Yes, but it's not a natural way to say it. It would be more natural as "I'll do my homework while I'm walking".
 
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