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1. Conditional
Grammar, Part 1:
“Real Conditionals”
Let’s study the rules for
Let’s study the rules for
this week’s grammar.
this week’s grammar.

2. Let’s start with some examples:
1. It’s 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning,
and Margaret is getting ready for
work. She has to hurry because …
If she is late for work, Margaret’s
boss will be angry.
What tense is the first verb in?
What tense is the second verb in?

3. 2. It’s 3:00, and John is at work. He
doesn’t feel well. He has a terrible
headache.
John will go home early if he
doesn’t feel better soon.
What tense is the first verb in?
What tense is the second verb in?

4. 3. It’s Saturday morning, and Marissa
has a busy day ahead of her. She
has to do a lot of chores and run
some errands. But . . .
If she has time before dinner, she
is going to see a movie with her
friend.
What tense is the first verb in?
What tense is the second verb in?

5. If I finish my homework early, I’ll
watch TV for awhile.
In this type of sentence . . .
o Put the verb in _________ tense after IF
o Put the other verb in the _________ tense
o Which clause gives the condition?
o Which clause gives the result of the
condition?

6. About Real Conditionals:
Real Conditional sentences have two
clauses or phrases:
1) If clause: gives the condition and
has a verb in simple present tense
1) Main clause: gives the result and has
a verb in future. The two ways to
make the future are:
-will
-be going to

7. It doesn’t matter what order
the clauses are in:
a. Karen will look for a new job if
she doesn’t get a raise soon.
b. If she doesn’t get a raise soon,
Karen will look for a new job.
Important Note: if you begin with IF,
use a comma between the two clauses.

8. Be careful with negative forms:
Remember, for the present tense
negative use:
But for present tense BE, simply use:
For the future negative, use:

9. More examples:
(with negatives)
1. If my family doesn’t come to visit
me this year, I’ll be very sad.
2. Linda and her family won’t get a dog
if their new apartment complex
prohibits it.

10. If I don’t sign up for this
course
If you accept the
offer
If we work
together
If you listen to
him
If we buy this right
now
If I become
president
I’ll lose my chance.
you will have the car.
we will
win.
we will save a lot of
money.
you will succeed.
I’m going to reduce
taxes.

11. Your turn to practice:
Complete each sentence with an appropriate
idea. Be sure to use correct grammar.
1. IF I have time tomorrow, I …
2. I will buy a new television IF …
3. IF you don’t practice English often, …
4. IF I feel sick tomorrow, …
5. The teacher will help you IF …
6. I will lend you $10 IF …
7. IF the weather is nice tomorrow, …
8. I’ll be upset IF…