CONDITIONAL Conditional Sentences Structure A conditional sentence is

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CONDITIONAL

CONDITIONAL

Conditional Sentences Structure : A conditional sentence is composed of 2 parts : If-clause

Conditional Sentences Structure : A conditional sentence is composed of 2 parts : If-clause + Main Clause Example : If it rains tomorrow, we will not come. If-clause Main Clause

Conditional Sentences: REAL FACTS Use : Talk about universal truths or facts. Tense :

Conditional Sentences: REAL FACTS Use : Talk about universal truths or facts. Tense : Present tense in both clauses Example : Present Tense If you heat water to 100°C, it boils. If you pour oil into water, it floats.

Conditional Sentences: REAL FUTURE Use : Talk about a present or future probable case.

Conditional Sentences: REAL FUTURE Use : Talk about a present or future probable case. Tense : If-clause ~ Present Tense Main Clause ~ Future Tense Example : Present Tense Future Tense If I feel sick, I will not go to school. If it rains tomorrow, the match will be cancelled.

Let’s practice: REAL do not come 1. If you __________ (not come), will miss

Let’s practice: REAL do not come 1. If you __________ (not come), will miss You ________ (miss ) the show. will buy 2. John _________ (buy)a car if he gets _______ (get)a job. gets 3. Mary ________(get) a toothache if eats she_________ (eat) too many sweets.

It’s your turn Please write 5 sentences about real conditions. Please have at least

It’s your turn Please write 5 sentences about real conditions. Please have at least 1 real fact.

Conditional Sentences: UNREAL Use : Describe what would happen if an unreal condition occurs.

Conditional Sentences: UNREAL Use : Describe what would happen if an unreal condition occurs. Tense : If-clause ~ Past Tense Main Clause ~ would + Verb (base) Example : Would + V (base) Past Tense If he were a bird, he would fly across the harbour. If I had $200, 000 now, I would buy a car.

Let’s Practice: UNREAL were 1. If I ________ (be) four years old, I would

Let’s Practice: UNREAL were 1. If I ________ (be) four years old, I would learn ________ (learn) to play the piano. knew 2. If I ________ (know) how to solve the problem, I ________ (help) would help me a new computer. would give you a hug 3. I____________ (give you a hug) were if I ________ (be) there.

It’s your turn Talk to a partner What would you do if the bank

It’s your turn Talk to a partner What would you do if the bank accidentally gave you $10, 000?

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Conditional Sentences Use : Tense : Example : Talk about a past, impossible case

Conditional Sentences Use : Tense : Example : Talk about a past, impossible case If-clause ~ Past Perfect Tense Main Clause ~ Would + Present Perfect Form Past Perfect Tense Would + Present Perfect Form If I had enough money, I would have bought the camera yesterday. If I had come home earlier, I would not have missed the programme.