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Conditional Sentences

There are three types of conditional sentences. Type 1 uses present or future tense and expresses probability. Type 2 uses past tense in the if-clause and expresses unlikely or hypothetical situations. Type 3 uses past perfect tense in the if-clause and expresses regret about the past. Examples are provided for each type, including variations using modal verbs. Students are asked if they have any other questions.

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Conditional Sentences

There are three types of conditional sentences. Type 1 uses present or future tense and expresses probability. Type 2 uses past tense in the if-clause and expresses unlikely or hypothetical situations. Type 3 uses past perfect tense in the if-clause and expresses regret about the past. Examples are provided for each type, including variations using modal verbs. Students are asked if they have any other questions.

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Conditional sentences 1) Ask students if they know anything about the if clause they answer incorrectly, give them

the answer. They all have two parts: 1- The if-clause 2- The main clause There are three kinds of conditional sentences, each with a different pair of tenses. 2) Ask students how they express probability; ask for example sentences. Try to identify the parts of their sentences. Give the formula to make it easier for them to remember. Give more examples. Conditional type 1: Probable (probability) If + V in P + F simple (it doesnt matter which one comes first) If he runs, he will get there in time. The cat will scratch you if you pull her tail. Variations: 1- If + present + may/might (possibility) If the fog gets thicker, the plane may/might be diverted. 2- If + present + may (permission) or can (permission or ability)

If your documents are in order, you may/can leave at once. (permission) If it stops raining, we can go out. (ability) 3- If + present + must, should or any expression of command, request or advice If you see Tom tomorrow, could you ask him to call me? 4- If + present + another present tense (to express automatic or habitual results) If you heat ice it turns into water 5- When if is used to mean as/since Ann hates London. If she hates it why does she live there? 3) Proceed to type two. Conditional type 2 If + past, could/would/ might If I had a map, I would lend it to you. If someone tried to blackmail me, I would tell the police Here the past tense is subjunctive, which indicates unreality. Might/ could may be used instead of would :

If you tried again you would succeed (certain result) If you tried again you might succeed (possible result) If I knew her number I could ring her up (ability) If he had a permit he could get a job (ability or permission)

4) Ask if they know the last one. Give formula and explain. Third Conditional If + Past Perfect, would have + Past Participle If I had known you were coming, I would have met you at the airport. We can use the past perfect continuous in the of-clause I was wearing a seat belt. If I hadnt been wearing one Id have been seriously injured. Had can be placed first and if omitted: If you had obeyed orders this disaster would not have happened = Had you obeyed orders Ask if there are any questions.

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