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Conditional Sentences

How do you use conditional sentences? There are three types of conditional sentences. But now, you will only discuss their two types. 1. How do you express possibilities?

If +S+ simple present, S + will/can/shall + Vbase

The pattern above is used when you think about a real possibility in the present and future. Examples : a) If you know the function of these bottons, you will certainly understand how to use them. b) If I have time, I will learn how to browse on the Internet. 2. When you think of an imaginary situation how do you state it?

If +S+ simple past, S + would/could/should + Vbase

When what you say is unreal-that never happens now nor in the future-you use past tense. Examples : a) If I used the Internet chat rooms, I would get some efriends. (It means you don’t use the Internet chat rooms.) b) If I were a rich person, I would build a cozy house. (It means you are not rich.) Notes :Were is use for both singular and plural subjects in conditional sentences for imaginary situations. Example: If Hilman were a wise man, he would be a good leader.

Name: Class: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the brackets. 1. If Ardian tries hard, he (find) a job somewhere. 2. If I knew English better, I (read) English novels. 3. If the weather (be) warm, we will go to the park. 4. If you don’t hurry, we (be) late for class. 5. If father (know) how to drive, he would buy a car. 6. If I (be) you, I wouldn’t tell that secret to her. 7. If you (save) your money, you will be able to go on a vacation. 8. If you went to bed earlier, you (not feel) so tired. 9. If it (be) Sunday, we would not have to work. 10.If Vito attended class regularly, he (make) good progress.