Conditionals If Types of conditionals There are 4

Conditionals If…

Types of conditionals � There are 4 types of conditionals � We will learn type 0, 1, and 2

What is type 0 conditional? � If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after hair. � She takes an assistant to help if she travels. � How many verbs are there in each sentence?

What is type 0 conditional? � If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after hair. � She takes an assistant to help if she travels. � What are the tenses of the two verbs?

What is type 0 conditional? � What are the tenses of the 2 verbs? � If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after hair. If clause: Present tense When do we use type 0? Main: clause Present tense Talks about facts

Any differences between the two ? � If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after hair. � She takes an assistant to help if she travels. � Meaning? � Sequence? � Something extra?

� “If” can be replaced by “when” (not always) � When water freezes, it turns to ice. � _____ you like Andy Lau, you watch his movies.

Type 1 conditional � If he comes tomorrow, I will give him your message. � When � What to use? are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause?

Type 1 conditional � If he comes tomorrow, I will give him you message. � When to use? � Talk about something that is likely to happen in the future. � What are the tenses of the if-clause and main If clause: Main clause: clause? Present tense Future tense

Type 2 conditional �I don’t have a bike. If I had one, I would ride it to school. � If I were rich, I would buy a big villa. � When � What to use? are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause?

Type 2 conditional �I don’t have a bike. If I had one, I would ride it to school. � If I were rich, I would buy a big villa. � When to use? � Talk about imaginary or untrue situations which would result in (imaginary) future events. If or actions. Main clause: would/could/might � What Past are. Tense the tenses of the if-clause and main + verb (base form) clause?

�I don’t have cash. If I ____ cash, I __________ some street snacks as I am so hungry now. � If you ________ me the money tomorrow, I _______ you some then. � Of course I ____. Thanks. � One chicken wing is 5 dollars. If you _____ 3 pieces, it ______ 12 dollars.

Other points to note. � Can/ may can be used to replace will with the outcome is less certain. � You can stay with us if you come to Beijing. � If I have time, I may pick Ken up from the airport. � Unless can be used to replace if… not… � If you do not sing a song to her, she won’t fall a asleep. � Unless you sing a song to her, she won’t go to sleep.

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