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If clauses
The document discusses two types of if-clauses in English: Type I refers to real or possible situations and uses the structure "if + simple present + future". Type II refers to unreal or improbable situations and uses the structure "if + simple past + conditional". The document then provides examples to illustrate the two types of if-clauses and exercises for the reader to practice forming if-clauses with the correct verb tenses.
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If clauses
- 1. IF-CLAUSES Type Iand II
- 2. IF-CLAUSES Also calledconditional sentences Have two parts: the if-clause and the main clause If it rains, I will stay at home. If-cause main clause Note: it doesn’t matter which comes first! - I will stay at home if it rains. (don’t use a comma)
- 3. IF-CLAUSES Type I(first conditional): - Is used to refer to real or possible situations (which depend on a condition). Structure: - If + simple present + future (will+infinitive without to) Ex: If I park my car in the sun, it will get hot.
- 4. IF-CLAUSES Type II(second conditional): - Is used to refer to an unreal, impossible or improbable situation Structure: - If + simple past + conditional (would + infinitive without to) Ex: If I had a map, I wouldn’t get lost.
- 5. IF-CLAUSES Now, completethe sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets: If someone tried to blackmail me, I ______ (tell) the police. He will get there in time if he _____ (run) The cat _____ (scratch) you if you pull its tail. If I ______ (live) near my office, I would be on time for work. I would plant some trees around the house if I _____ (be) you. You _____ (get) good marks if you study! If you left your bike outside, someone ______ (steal) it.
- 6. IF-CLAUSES Now, checkyour answers: If someone tried to blackmail me, I would tell (tell) the police. He will get there in time if he runs (run) The cat will scratch (scratch) you if you pull its tail. If I lived (live) near my office, I would be on time for work. I would plant some trees around the house if I were (be) you. You will get (get) good marks if you study ! If you left your bike outside, someone would steal (steal) it.