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Conditionals I, II. IF Clauses (the condition). IF clauses present THE CONDITIONS . ( Si …..) Examples: If I go into town tomorrow… If he spoke Chinese… If they were faster…. Examples: … I will see a movie. …. he would work as a guide in China. … they would win the race.
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IF Clauses (the condition) • IF clauses present THE CONDITIONS. • ( Si…..) • Examples: • If I go into town tomorrow… • If he spoke Chinese… • If they were faster… • Examples: … I will see a movie. …. he would work as a guide in China. … they would win the race. The other Clauses - the results
Remember: • The four words that NEVER (well, almost never) appear in the IF clause are: will, won’t, would, wouldn’t • Example: If we will see it, we will be angry.
Conditional I (present/future – possible) • When something is possible now or in the future Form: • If present simple + present simple • If (present) then will+ infinitive Examples: • If she studies, she will pass the geography test. (It is possible !!) • If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
EXERCISES • If Clare ________ late again, the hockey trainer will be furious. (to arrive) • You'll be sorry if you ___________________ for your exams. (to revise) • We ___________________ if the weather's good. (to go) • They _____________ you if you wear a wig and dark glasses. (to recognize) • If the bus ________________ on time, I won't miss the football. (to be) • If you ____________ your homework now, you'll be free all tomorrow. (to do) • We___________________ out if there's no food at home. (to eat) • You'll find life much easier if you ____________ more often. (to smile) • If it's hot, we___________________ for a swim. (to go) • You'll do it better if you ___________________ more time over it. (to take) • If she ___________________ practicing, she'll get better. (to keep) • I___________________ so happy if I pass the exam. (to be) • You'll be really tired tomorrow if you ___________________ to bed soon. (to go)
Conditional I I(present/future – possible) • When something is NOT possible now or in the future Form: • If past+ would infinitive verb Examples: If he spoke Chinese, he would work as a guide in China. (Fact: He doesn’t speak Chinese, so it’s impossible.) If I were rich, I'd buy a big house.
Special Rules for Conditional II • “To be” is always “were” Example: If he were here, he would do it. (Fact: He’s not here, so it’s impossible.
EXERCISES • If Joe……….. (be) here, he …………(catch) some fish for supper.2. It …………(be) nice if the rain………… (stop)!3. I ………….(sing) you a song if I ……..(have) my guitar.4. If I …………(have) a better sleeping bag, I………. (not feel) so cold.5. If this tent….. (be) any smaller, one of us ..(have to sleep) outside!6. I…….. (look) out for bears if I ……..(be) you!7. If I ………(not be) so hungry, I (share)…… my beans with you.