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Conditional Sentences
Conditional Sentences
Conditional Sentences
Type 1Form: if + Simple Present, will-Future
Example: If I find her telephone number , I will call her.
The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. In this case, don't use a comma.
Example: I call her an invitation if I find her telephone number.
Note: Main clause and / or if clause might be negative.
Type 2It is possible but very unlikely, that the condition will be fulfilled. Form: if + Simple Past, Conditional I (= would + Infinitive) Example: If I found her address, I would send her an invitation.
Type 3It is impossible that the condition will be fulfilled because it refers to the past. Form: if + Past Perfect, Conditional II (= would + have + Past Participle) Example: If I had found her address, I would have sent her an invitation.
(If / When)
She hates TV. She thinks television is a waste of time. (If / When) she watches any television at all, it is usually a documentary or a news program. My friend always keeps in touch by mail. (If / When) usually write back immediately. If I (have) enough money, I (go) bank account is empty! I love to travel! When I (have) almost every year I get a letter, I
2.Complete the Conditional Sentences Type II. If I (have) If she (study) If we (know) test. more time, I (learn) harder, she (get) to play the guitar. better marks. afraid of the
3. Complete the Conditional Sentences Type III. If we (listen) to the radio, we (hear) the news.
If you (switch)