IF CLAUSE

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What is conditional
sentences?
The conditional sentences indicate us a possible
condition and its probable result. It means that the expected
actions depends on a condition.
Conditional clauses consist of two sentences. One is a clause
that starts with if, which is called as ‘if clause’. The other is
called the Main clause.
 TYPE 0
IF
TYPE 1
CLAUSE
TYPE 2
TYPE 3
IF CLAUSE TYPE 0
 is a structure used for talking about general truths .
 the situation is real and possible.
 Tell the fact that cannot be denied

If Clause (Condition) Main Clause (Result)

If + simple present Simple present
(Subject + V1) (Subject + V1)
Type 0

If clause (If + simple present) Main clause (simple present)

If you eat too much, you get fat.

If you mix yellow and blue, you get green.
If you heat ice, it melts.
If it rains, the grass gets wet.

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IF CLAUSE TYPE 1
 is used to express a possibility in the future (It is not certain that it will happen, but
it is possible).
 We use this type when talking about real and possible situations in the future.

If clause (condition) Main clause (result)

If + Simple present S. Future

Type 1

If clause (If + simple present) Main clause (S. Future )

If I go to the market, I will buy what you want.

If I pass the exam, I will organize a celebration party.
If you work hard, you will win the prize.
If you don’t go to the school, You will stay at home all day.

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IF CLAUSE TYPE 2
 is used to express dreams, unreal situations and things that are unlikely to
happen. In other words, The condition specified in the clause is not actual
but is a condition that is currently being imagined.

If clause (condition) Main clause (result)

present conditional or present continuous conditional

would
If + Simple past
could + V1 or be + V-ing
might
Type 2

If clause (If + simple past) Main clause (Modals Past ) Fact

If I had your phone number,
If you came to the party,
If I were a rich man,
If I were you,
I would call you.
we would have a lot of fun.
I would buy a home like palace.
I would want to be a doctor.
( but I don’t have your
phone number)
( but you don’t come to
the party)
( but I am poor)
( but I am not you)

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IF CLAUSE TYPE 3
 is used to express the past and the impossible situations that can no
longer be changed.
 is often used to express criticism or regret.

If clause Main clause

would/could/might have + Past

If + Past Perfect
Participle (V3)
Type 3

If clause (If + simple past) Main clause (Modals Past ) Fact

If I had worked harder,
If I had known you were
coming,
If you had come on
my birthday party,
If I had waited for you more,
I would have passed the.
I would have
baked a cake.
I would have been happy.
I would have missed the plane.
(But I didn't work
hard, and I didn't pass
the exam.)
(But I didn't know and
I didn't bake
a cake.)
(But you didn't come
and I am not
happy.)
( but I didn’t wait and I
didn’t miss the plane )

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Conclusion

Conditional If clause verb Main clause Possibilty

Usage
sentence type tense verb tense to Happen
Zero General truths Simple present Simple present 100%
A possible condition
Type 1 and its probable Simple present Simple future > 50%
result
Present
A hypothetical conditional or
< 50%
Type 2 condition and its Simple past Present
probable result continuous
conditional
An unreal past
condition and its Perfect
Type 3 Past perfect 0%
probable result in conditional
the past
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QUIZ
1.If you got a bunch of money, … it on stupid things?
A. would you spend
B. would you have spent
Your answer: A
2.If the student had got enough sleep, she … difficulties in reading the material.
A. wouldn’t have faced
B. wouldn’t has faced
Your answer: A
3.If I … you, I would look for my passion to find a new career.
A. am
B. were
Your answer: B
4.When he ... to sleep, he never counts sheep leaping over fences.
A. goes
B. will go
Your answer: A

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5. If I advise her about travelling by plane with children, … to me?
A. will she listen
B. she will listen

Your answer: B

6.It would be fun if the button to lower volume on my PC … properly.

A. could worked
B. could work

Your answer: B

7.… good quality cookware, we mightn’t have needed to get rid of burnt taste in this food.
A. We had used
B. Had we used

Your answer: B

8.Your calls … if you had replied her text message fast.

A. wouldn't have ignored
B. wouldn't have been ignored

Your answer: B

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9.Unless it rains, I … clothes in the sun instead of using the dryer.
A. would dry
B. will dry

Your answer: B

10.Your sister … to you if you don’t stop yelling at her.

A. won't be nice
B. wouldn't be nice

Your answer:A

11.If adults ... a single espresso, it can slow the flow of blood to their heart.
A. drink
B. will drink

Your answer: A

12.… I tall, I would consider joining the army.

A. If were
B. Were

Your answer: B

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Thanks
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