Conditional Sentences

1. Conditional Sentences

2. Composed by 2 parts • one that expresses the condition • Introduced by the word “if”, commonly known as “if clause”. • one that expresses the consequence. • Example: If you work hard, you will succeed

3. There are 3 main types of conditional patterns. Pattern A : probable condition Pattern B : improbable condition Pattern C : imaginary condition

4. Pattern A : Probable Condition • Used for actions which are true or likely to happen Examples: • If it rainstomorrow, we shall cancelthe picnic. • You will betired if you do a lot of exercises. • Note on pattern A: If + present tense, future tense

5. Pattern B : Improbable Condition • Used for present or future activities which are improbable or unlikely to happen Examples: • If it rainedtomorrow, we should stayat home. • You could startdinner if it were ready. • Note on Pattern B: if + past tense, would/should + verb

6. Pattern C : Imaginary Condition • Used for impossible activities which could NOT be true or performed Examples: • If it had rainedyesterday, I would have stayed at home. • Whatwould you have doneif you had been attacked by a monster? • Note on Pattern C: if + past perfect, perfect conditional • “Should/would + present perfect tense” is called perfect conditional.

7. Summary • Conditional sentences are composed by 2 parts • one that expresses the condition • one that expresses the consequence • 3 main types of conditional patterns. • Pattern A : Probable Condition • Pattern B : Improbable Condition • Pattern C : Imaginary Condition • Objective • Construct conditional sentences according to different situations

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