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Conditional Sentences

Conditional Sentences. Structure :. A conditional sentence is composed of 2 parts :. If-clause . +. Main Clause. Example :. If it rains tomorrow, we will not come. If-clause. Main Clause. Conditional Sentences. Types :. There are 4 types of conditional sentences.

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Conditional Sentences

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  1. Conditional Sentences Structure : A conditional sentence is composed of 2 parts : If-clause + Main Clause Example : If it rains tomorrow, we will not come. If-clause Main Clause

  2. Conditional Sentences Types : • There are 4 types of conditional sentences. They are classified according to their specific implications. • Each type of conditional sentences uses different tenses to show the difference in their implications.

  3. Conditional Sentences Type 0 : Talk about universal truth. Use : Tense : Present tense in both clauses Example : Present Tense Present Tense If you heat water to 100°C, it boils. If you pour oil into water, it floats.

  4. Conditional Sentences Type 1 Use : Talk about a present or future probable case. If-clause ~ Present Tense Main Clause ~ Future Tense Tense : Example : Present Tense Future Tense If I feel sick, I will not go to school. If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.

  5. Exercise One do not come • If you ___________________ (not come), • You ________________ (miss ) the show. will miss will buy • John __________________ (buy)a car if he • _____________ (get)a job. gets gets • Mary ________________(get) a toothache if • she_________________ (eat) too many sweets. eats

  6. Conditional Sentences Type 2 (Present Subjunctive) Use : Talk about a present or future improbable case. (A case that is unlikely to happen) Tense : If-clause ~ Past Tense Main Clause ~ would + an infinitive Example : Past Tense Would + infinitive If he were a bird, he would fly across the harbour. If I had $200,000 now, I would buy a car.

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