IF CLAUSE

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PATTERN 1
IF CLAUSE + SUGGESTION

If + Simple present , why don't + S + V1 ?

ex : If you want to get up early in the morning, why don't you stop watching TV?

If you need help, why don't you call me ?

If + SImple present, S + Should/had better/ough to + V1

ex : If you see your teacher, you should greet them well.

If you find my lost book, you should bring it back to me.

PATTERN 2

IF CLAUSE + IMPERATIVE

If + Simple present, V1 + O

ex :
If someone calls, take a message please.
If water boils, put it down
If you finishesrepairing my bicycle, wash your hands.

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PATTERN 3

IF CLAUSE + REMINDER

If + Simple present, S + Have to/Has to/Must + V1

ex :

If you don't want to come late, you have to turn your alarm on.

If you want to get good marks, you must study hard.

if you do something wrong, you must repair it.

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PATTERN 4

IF CLAUSE + GENERAL TRUTH

If + Simple present, simple future

ex : if you don't eat, you will be hungry

If Mrs. Ahmad add more some Photos on her wall, it will be more artistic

If + Simple present, simple present

ex : if you heat the candle, it melts

if the sun rises, the day begins

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PATTERN 5

IF CLAUSE + DREAM

If + Simple present, Simple future

ex :

If I become a doctor, I will help everyone in my village.

If I have a big house, I will build a swimming pool

If I travel to Bali someday, I will visit all beautiful beaches there.

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