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If Clause

The document discusses the use of "if clauses" to express conditionals in sentences. It provides 5 patterns for using if clauses: (1) if clause + suggestion, (2) if clause + imperative, (3) if clause + reminder, (4) if clause + general truth, (5) if clause to show a dream. Examples are given for each pattern. The exercises that follow test the reader's understanding of these patterns by having them identify the pattern in sample sentences and create new sentences using the patterns.

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If Clause

The document discusses the use of "if clauses" to express conditionals in sentences. It provides 5 patterns for using if clauses: (1) if clause + suggestion, (2) if clause + imperative, (3) if clause + reminder, (4) if clause + general truth, (5) if clause to show a dream. Examples are given for each pattern. The exercises that follow test the reader's understanding of these patterns by having them identify the pattern in sample sentences and create new sentences using the patterns.

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If Clause

If clause is used to express a conditional of something. There are some patterns that
can be used to express a conditional.
Pattern 1 : If clause + Suggestion
Example : a) If you want to be a singer, why do not you join Indonesian Idol?
b) If you feel cold, you should wear a jacket.
Pattern 2 : If clause + Imperative
Example : a) If you are so sleepy, turn off the television and go to bed!
b) If you want to eat fried noodles, you can cook them yourself!
Pattern 3 : If clause + Reminder
Example : a) If you want to get the first rank, you have to study hard every day.
b) If you want to ride a motorcycle, you have to have a driving license.
Pattern 4 : If clause + General Truth
Example : a) If you do not eat for a week, you die.
b) If you close your eyes, you see nothing.
Pattern 5 : If clause to show a dream
Example : a) If you work hard every day, you can be the manager in your office.
b) If I practice dancing eight hours every day, I can be a great dancer.

Exercise 1. Speaking Time. You have to read the text above.

Exercise 2. Translating Time. After you already have done with the Speaking Time.
Now, you have to try to translate the text into Indonesian, for spoken only, not write.

Exercise 3. Answer the Question(s)


1. If you eat, you are full. The sentence uses a pattern if clause followed…?
2. If you want to see clearly, wear your glasses! The sentence uses a pattern if clause
followed…?
3. If she saves a lot of money, she can go to Hollywood. The sentence uses a pattern if
clause followed…?
4. Mother: “If you want to wake up early, go to bed right now! The sentence uses a
pattern if clause followed…?
5. Ann: “Andre, if you want to leave the room, you have to turn off the light”. The
sentence uses a pattern if clause followed…?
6. Please make a sentence using the pattern of if clause + suggestion!
7. It’s summer, the weather is so hot. The sentence uses a pattern if clause followed…?
8. If you are not feeling well,....
a. good job
b. it’s fantastic
c. that’s what a friend is for
d. you should go for a picnic
e. you must take a rest
9. Please make a sentence using the pattern of if clause + general truth!
10. If it’s winter, the weather is cold. The sentence uses a pattern if clause followed…?
11. If you feel unwell, you must have enough rest. The sentence uses a pattern if clause
followed…?
12. If you want to be healthy, do some physical exercises. The sentence uses a pattern if
clause followed…?
13. If you want to be a nice person, you have to be honest with everyone. The sentence
uses a pattern if clause followed…?
14. If you eat a lot, you will be sick. The sentence uses a pattern if clause followed…?
15. If I speak in two languages, I will be a bilingual person. The sentence uses a pattern if
clause followed…?

If Clause If clause is used to express a conditional of something. There are some patterns that can be used to express a con
10. If it’s winter, the weather is cold. The sentence uses a pattern if clause followed…? 11. If you feel unwell, you must ha

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