This document provides information about conditional sentences in English. It discusses the structure of simple present conditional sentences using "if", examples of conditional sentences, ways to replace "if" with similar meaning words, the interchangeability of "if" and "when" in zero conditional sentences, and the difference between "if" and "in case".
This document provides information about conditional sentences in English. It discusses the structure of simple present conditional sentences using "if", examples of conditional sentences, ways to replace "if" with similar meaning words, the interchangeability of "if" and "when" in zero conditional sentences, and the difference between "if" and "in case".
This document provides information about conditional sentences in English. It discusses the structure of simple present conditional sentences using "if", examples of conditional sentences, ways to replace "if" with similar meaning words, the interchangeability of "if" and "when" in zero conditional sentences, and the difference between "if" and "in case".
I’ll Always be There Conditional Sentence Type I Examples: Express that the action in the main clause may happen in the future if • If I study, I will pass the the condition in the conditional exams. clause is fulfilled. • If you see John, tell him Patterns: to email me. • Ben can catch the bus if if-clause main clause he gets up early. The simple the future tense When a sentence start with present tense infinitive + object an if-clause, a comma modal + infinitive follows. Replacing If Meaning The replacement of the word if with 1. A threat a similar meaning. If you that again, I’ll send you out of the class. as long as 2. A warning assuming (that) If you touch the bee, it will sting on condition (that) you. on the assumption (that) 3. An offer provided (that) I’ll help you, if you like. supposing (that) 4. A promise unless If you pass the exams, I’ll buy with the condition (that) you a computer. If and When If and in Case If and when are interchangeable in Of To shorten an if-clause. zero conditional sentences. Example: Examples: If there is a fire, leave the room. •If you heat ice, it melts. In case of fire, leave the room. •When you heat ice, it melts. If expresses a condition. In case expresses a possibility. Example: If is used for something that might In need painkillers if I’m in happen. When is used for severe pain. something that is going to happen. I need painkillers in case I’m in severe pain.