TOEFL PREPARATION PAPER ASSIGNMENTS

"CONDITIONAL SENTENCES”

DISUSUN OLEH:

Siti Ramlah Siregar            191224044

FAKULTAS KEGURUAN DAN ILMU PENDIDIKAN

UNIVERSITAS MUSLIM NUSANTARA

  AL-WASHLIYAH MEDAN

TAHUN AJARAN 2022/2023

 FOREWORD

All praise is due to the presence of Allah SWT who has guided mankind with the
instructions as contained in the Qur'an and Sunnah, directions to the straight path and the path
that is pleasing to Allah. Likewise the author, the author is grateful to Allah who has
facilitated the writing of this simple paper so that it can be completed with the title
"CONDITIONAL SENTENCES."

Of course, in writing this paper with all the limitations, it cannot be separated from
shortcomings, but the author has tried her best to minimize these shortcomings. Therefore,
criticism and suggestions from readers are expected for the perfection of writing papers in the
following periods. Hopefully useful for writers and readers in general. Aamiin.

Medan, 29 March 2022

Siti Ramlah Siregar

 CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY

A. Background

Conditional or condition in Indonesian means a situation or condition. In English, the

word supposition is the same as the conditional word in Indonesian, but there are some
differences in the basic structure or placement of each word.

A conditional sentence is one of the expressions in English to state things that are
expected or assumed to happen. Although sometimes the context of the sentence is like just a
dream or wishful thinking. The conditional sentence also indicates a condition.

B. Problem Formulation

1. What is the meaning of conditional sentences?

2. What are the types of conditional sentences?

C. Purpose of Writing

1. To know the meaning of conditional sentences.

2. To know the types of conditional sentences.

 CHAPTER II
DISCUSSION
A. Definition of Conditional Sentence

Conditional Sentences are sentences that contain situations that are likely to happen,
may not happen, or will never happen. The conditional sentence structure is divided into a
main clause and a subordinate clause consisting of the word "if" (Aurner, 2002).

The difference that we can find between the main clause and the subordinate clause is
that the main clause can stand alone or in other words, people can understand the meaning of
the sentence even though it is not followed by a subordinate clause, while for the subordinate
clause, they cannot. Becomes. If it stands alone, the meaning of the sentence will be strange
(Aurner, 2002).

The following are examples of Conditional Sentences in English:

If I were Helen, I will tell Steven the truth.

"I will tell Steven the truth" is the main clause that has a meaning that can be understood even
if it is not followed by "If I was Helen", while the sentence "If I were Helen" which is not
followed by the next sentence will make people confused about the meaning. what they really
want to convey (Hartanto, 2009).

B. Conditional Sentence Type

Conditional sentences are divided into three types, namely:

1. Conditional Sentence Type 1

Conditional sentences that are included in this type usually state a condition that is likely to
occur at this time (Hartanto, 2009).

a. Formula for Conditional Sentences Type 1

The following is the formula for Conditional Sentences in English:

1) If + Subject + verb (simple present tense) + Subject + will/ shall + verb (simple future
tense)

2) If + Subject + be + adjective + Subject + will/ shall + be + adjective.

b. Examples of Conditional Sentences

The following are examples of Conditional Sentences in English:

1) If I have money, I will buy house for my parents.

(If I had money, I would buy a house for my parents).
2) If Raina study hard, she will get A for the tests.
(If Raina studies hard, she will get A's for her exams).
3) If I pass the exam, my father will buy me a car.
(If I pass the exam, dad will buy me a car).
4) If the driver arrives at time, she will not be late.
(If the driver comes on time, he won't be late).
5) If the weather is nice, she will go to the beach.
(If the weather is good, he will go to the beach).
So, Conditional Sentences type one uses 'caluse if' which can be placed at the beginning
or middle of a sentence, whose function is to state a possibility that could happen if an event
is done (Hartanto, 2009).

2. Conditional Sentences Type 2

Conditional Sentences Type 2 This type of sentence indicates a situation that is not
possible now because the fact is not going as we expected (Hartanto, 2009). The sentence
structure is shown below.

a. Formula for Conditional Sentences Type 2

The following is the formula for Conditional Sentences in English:

If + Subject + verb (simple past tense) + Subject + would/ could/ might + verb (past future
tense).

1) Note 1: If the "if clause" is placed in front of the sentence, then you need to put a comma
"," as a link between the clause and the main clause, but if the clause is given after the main
clause, you can omit the comma.

2) Note 2: In this type of sentence, you must remember that "was" will never be used, and as
a result you can only use "were".

3) Note 3: In this type of sentence, you should also remember that “should” will never be
used and instead you need to use “would”.

b. Examples of Conditional Sentences

The following are examples of Conditional Sentences in English:

1) If Jane did not come, you would go find her.

(If Jane doesn't come, you have to look for her).
2) If the admission fee were cheap, we could get inside.
(If the entry ticket is cheap, we can go inside).
3) If I won the competition, Lily would be envious of me.
(If I win that competition, Lily will be jealous of me).
4) If I were you, I would slap John.
(If I were you I would slap John).
5) If I were a plant, I would love the sun.
(If I were a plant, I would love the sun).

So, conditional sentences type 2 contains about two events. One event has occurred in the
past and another event is another possibility that will occur in the present (Hartanto, 2009).

3. Conditional Sentences Type 3

Conditional Sentences Type 3 To indicate a situation that will never happen because it
has passed, one must use conditional sentence type 3. People often show regret about
something that has not changed in the past and is not according to their will for this type of
sentence (Hartanto, 2009). The formula is shown below.

a. Formula for Conditional Sentences Type 3

The following is the formula for Conditional Sentences in English:

If + Subject + had + verb (past perfect tense) + Subject + would + have + verb (past future
perfect tense)

b. Examples of Conditional Sentences

The following are examples of Conditional Sentences in English:

1) If you had eaten your dinner, you would not have felt hungry.
(If you have had dinner, you will not feel hungry).
2) If I had arrived earlier, I would not have gotten scolded by teacher.
(If I had arrived earlier, I would not have been scolded by the teacher).
3) I would have visited you if I had finished my work earlier.
(I will visit you if I finish my work early).
4) I would not buy a new one if my old gadget had not been broken.
(I wouldn't buy a new one if my old gadget wasn't broken).
5) If I had had your phone number, I would have invited you.
(If I had your number, I would invite you).
 CHAPTER III
CLOSING
A. Conclusion
Conditional Sentences are sentences that contain situations that are likely to happen,
may not happen, or will never happen. The conditional sentence structure is divided into a
main clause and a subordinate clause which consists of the word "if".
The difference that we can find between the main clause and the subordinate clause is
that the main clause can stand alone or in other words, people can understand the meaning of
the sentence even though it is not followed by a subordinate clause, while for the subordinate
clause, they cannot. Becomes. Standing alone, the meaning of the sentence would be strange.
Conditional sentences are divided into three types, namely: First, type 1 conditional
sentences, which are included in this type usually state a condition that is likely to occur at
this time. Second, conditional sentence type 2, this type of sentence shows a situation that is
not possible now because the fact is not going as we expected. Third, conditional sentence
type 3, To indicate a situation that will never happen because it is past, one must use
conditional sentence type 3. People often show regret about something that hasn't changed in
the past and is not what they wanted for this type of sentence.

B. Suggestion
The author realizes that this paper is far from perfect, therefore the author really
expects suggestions and constructive criticism so that in making the next paper it can be even
better, thank you for your attention.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

 Aurner, Robert R. (2002). Effective Business English. New York: South Western
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 Hartanto John S, Koentjoro S dan Seputro Manaf Asmoro. (2009). Accurat, Brief And
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