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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 :

The order of the two clauses is flexible, it’s not important.

But if the if-clause comes first, it must be followed by a comma.

If it rains, I’ll stay at home

• Zero Conditional:present simple/present simple

• Water boils if it reaches 100º

• First Conditional:present simple/ future

• If I study, I’ll pass

Conditional Sentences

Zero Conditionals

Tense : Present tense in both clauses

Example :

If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.

If you pour oil into water, it floats.

Present Tense Present Tense

Zero Conditionals

Use :

Talk about universal truth.

If you heat ice, it turns to water

To give commands

If you are tired, go to bed!

Zero ConditionalGeneral Truths:If condition resultIf it rains, we get wet.Scientific Facts:

If condition result If the water boils, it is not cold

Zero Conditional

Things that always happen under certainConditions:

If condition result

If I study, I get good marks

THE FIRST CONDITIONAL

• If Alice works hard ,she will pass the exam

• If you go to Rome, you might visit the Coliseum

• If you need my help, call me ¡

MATCH

• If you use drugs• If I get bored in class• If that company fails• If you get in trouble• If he loves that girl

• …I will assist my partners• … I will punish you• … he might talk to

her• … you will be sorry

sooner or later• … workers will lose

their jobs

COMPLETE the sentences • If you ……..(go) to see this film, you will have a good time• If she …….(play) sports , she will live longer• She …….(not be) an architect if she doesn`t go to university• We ……. ( get) a 7 if we finish the exercises

Write sentences• The weather/be good - go / the beach

• Go/to school on foot - be / late• Have / money - buy / present• Do/ homework - find / notebook• Mum / give $20.000 - wash / windows

First Conditionals

Tense :

If-clause ~ Present TenseMain Clause ~ Future Tense

If I feel sick tomorrow, I will not go to school.

If it rains, the match will be cancelled.

Present Tense Future Tense

First ConditionalsUse :

To speak about possible or probable future events.

If the weather is sunny tomorrow, we will go surfing.

To make promises or warnings

If you forget my birthday, I’ll never speak to you again.

Unless is used in negative conditionals

Unless we recycle more, we won’t have a better world.