The document discusses the various types of 'if' clauses in English grammar, focusing on possible, improbable, and impossible conditions. It provides examples and verb tenses associated with each type, explaining how to structure sentences correctly. Additionally, it hints at further practice to reinforce these concepts.

1. ConditionsWhat if…

3. What if toes were teeth...

5. But it’s an improbable reality…

9. If-clausesIf I study hard,I will get an excellent mark.If clauseMain clauseConditionResult

10. What sort of result is this?possible?improbable?impossible?

11. Examples of probable conditionsIf you study hard, you will be well prepared for the test.If you buy that mobile, you’ll be sorry.If I don’t finish this project, the teacher will be mad.

12. Uses of “if” clausesYou use this type of sentence when you want to express it is quite probable that the action in the if-clause will be done.This refers to conditions that exist or are possible.

13. Examples of this conditionVerb tenses involved...If João studies, he will get better marks.If students don’t get enough sleep, they will have worse marks.If you don’t eat breakfast, you will get hungry during class.If-clause = Simple PresentMain clause = Future Simple

14. Examples of conditions that are not true in the present or futureIf I had enough money, I would take a trip to Hawaii.If Joana knew Chinese, she could get a job in Beijing.If I were you, I would believe in your abilities.

15. Uses of “if”clauses2. This condition is used when we don’t expect the action in the if-clause to take place;- When the supposition in the if-clause is contrary to known facts.

16. Examples of real conditions of fact in the pastVerb tenses involved...If Ana believed in herself, she would certainly have good marks.If Ricardo left before 9:00 a.m., he’d be here for lunch.If Inês studied the leading forms, she would get the exercise right..If-clause = "Simple Past"Main clause = Conditional

17. What sort of result is this?possible?improbable?impossible?

18. Summary

19. Hermione, you say the first Condition is the possible condition?Harry Potterand…The 1st ConditionYeah, and I heard the main clause needs the Future…Exactly! That’s why the if-clause needs the Simple Present

20. Good… She is ready!My daughter, what do you know about the 2nd Condition?What else my child?Father, I know that’s the improbable, or unreal condition, and…That the if-clause needs the Past, and the main clause the conditional.

21. 1 Further Practice 23 45 1 Verb Tense Practice

22. That's all for now!

23. To becontinued…