UNIT 1 PRESENT AND FUTURE CONDITIONALS ESOL 1010

UNIT 1: PRESENT AND FUTURE CONDITIONALS ESOL 1010

SENTENCES WITH “IF” If companies donate money to charity, they set a good example for other companies. � In green is the “if clause” � In blue is the “main clause” Notice the similarities to beginning a sentence with “when” or any preposition “If” sentences mean that if the part in green comes true, the part in blue will also come true. It is a great way to write recommendations or suggestions.

If companies donate money to charity, they set a good example for other companies. � When “if” begins a sentence, you must use a comma to separate the clauses (main parts of the sentence) Companies set a good example if they donate money to charity programs. � Notice when “if” comes last a comma is not used!!

TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE If I get a raise, I will be able to afford a new car. � The “if” clause is in present tense � The future tense of “to be” (will) is used to then talk about what will happen as a result If I fail the course, I _____ need to take it again. If I (eat/ate) good, I ____ be healthy for years to come. � Which verb is correct and why?

OTHER WORDS YOU CAN USE BESIDES “WILL” TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE If I get a raise, I will be able to afford a new car. � � Will = it is 100% certain Could = It is possible and might happen Should = Evidence suggests it should happen May/Might = 50/50 chance of either happening If I walk to school instead of drive, I ____ not use my car. If Steve doesn’t ask her to marry him soon, she ____ leave him for another man. � Many of the words work grammatically, but you need to choose a correct probability.

CONCLUSION DISCUSSION FOR ESSAY #1 Work Time in class to ask questions