PRESENT AND FUTURE LIKELY CONDITIONAL

MODALS AND Be going to: future intentions and predictions.

SEMI-MODALS IN
IF-CLAUSES Modals: ability, possibility, obligation.

Exercise: choose one of the words in the box to complete the sentences below.

isn’t going are going to are going to can must need to would
to to to to

1. Even if it rain, we’d better take an umbrella.

2. If you have a visa to go to Africa, you’d better apply for it soon.

3. If they use the toilet, provide them with fresh towels.

4. If you be ready for your exam, there’s a lot of work to do.

5. If you be so kind as to bear with me a minute, I’ll try and contact Mr. Reves.

6. Catch me, if you .

7. If we finish the meeting before noon, we should start now.

On condition that – as long as – provided - unless

ALTERNATIVES
TO IF
Suppose/supposing – Assuming – In case

Exercise: finish each of the following sentences so that it is as similar as possible to the sentence
before it. Use the prompts in brackets.

1. You can have my dress only if you are very careful not to stain it. (on condition that)

2. If I finish my homework early, I’ll come to the cinema with you. (unless)

I won’t be able to come to the cinema with you …

3. You don’t want to see him again but you gave him your number? (if)

Why …

4. I’m tired of all this. I am the only one who feeds this poor cat. (unless)

I’m tired of all this. This poor cat is never fed …

5. What are you going to do if they offer you that job? (suppose)

6. You might get a puncture. You’d better get a spare tyre. (in case)

7. If we finish the meeting before 5 o’clock, we’ll be at home at 5:30. (assuming)