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Conditional sentences about facts © Oxford University Press

We use conditional sentences to talk about what could happen, might happen, or we wish would happen. © Oxford University Press

Conditional sentences have two parts: if-clause main clause © Oxford University Press

Conditional sentences about facts • the facts or definite results © Oxford University Press

main clause if-clause Situation if + Simple present tense Definite result Simple present tense © Oxford University Press

Example: Simple present tense If you freeze water, it turns to ice. Simple present tense © Oxford University Press

Example: Simple present tense If you mix blue and yellow, you get green. Simple present tense © Oxford University Press

Example: Simple present tense If you do not drink enough water, you get dehydrated. Simple present tense © Oxford University Press

We can also change the order of the two clauses in these types of conditional sentences! © Oxford University Press

We use a comma if the ifclause comes first. If the if-clause comes first, we use a comma. © Oxford University Press

Review: What can you remember about conditional sentences about facts? © Oxford University Press

Conditional sentences about facts • the facts or definite results © Oxford University Press

main clause if-clause Situation if + Simple present tense Definite result Simple present tense © Oxford University Press

if-clause As the first part of a sentence , As the second part of a sentence , © Oxford University Press

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