Factual Conditional Present

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Factual ConditionalPresent

• Unit 21

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Form two clauses

• if clause main clause
• condition
  result
• If it snows,the airport closes.
• present
  
  present
• or
• The airport closes if it snows.
• 
  result
  condition

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Comma

• Use comma if the if clause comes first.
• If it rains, Jane doesnt go out.
• Jane doesnt go out if it rains.

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When to use the present conditional?
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• To talk about a general truths or scientific
  facts.
• A plant dies if you dont water it.
• If you heat butter, it melts.
• Note Use the simple present tense in both
  clauses.

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2

• Habits and things that happen again and again
• If Bob goes out, he always invites me.
• Ken never answers the phone if he is studying.
• Note Use the simple present or the progressive
  
• in the if clause.

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3If clause modals in main clause

• can ability should
  advice
• might / may possibility must
  necessity
• If you have some money, you can lend me some.
• if clause
  
  main clause
• If Ann doesnt love Tony, she shouldnt marry
  him.
• If they get married, they might have problems
  later.
• You must register if you want to take a class.

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4If clause imperatives in main clause

• To give instructions and commands
• Imperatives
• Come in. Whisper. Smile.
  Dont cry.
• Do not park here. Kiss me, but dont
  bite me.
• If you finish your test early, take a break.
• if
  clause
  main clause
• Call me later if you need a hand.
• Let me know if you need any help.

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Then modals

• to emphasize the result
• If coffee gives you insomnia, then you shouldnt
  drink it.
• If you feel sick, then you must go to the doctor.
• If you dont show up early, then I cant wait for
  you.
• Then you may go if youre done. (incorrect)
• Note Never start a conditional sentence with
  then.

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Then imperatives

• to emphasize the result
• If you dont love me, then leave me. But if
  you do, then marry me.
• If you have goals, then go for them.
• Then call me if you have the time. (incorrect)
• Note Never start a conditional sentence with
  then.

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Positive and Negative Clauses

• 1. If I am tired, I take a break.
• ()
  ()
• 2. If you dont show up on time, I may not wait
• (-)
  
  (-)
• for you.
• 3. Tony doesnt eat if his mother in-law cooks.
• (-)
  ()

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Yes/No Questions

• Do you cry if you see a sad movie?
• main clause
  if clause
• Yes, I do.
• If you dont eat, do you feel shaky?
• if clause
  main clause
• Not really.

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Wh Questions

• What might happen if you drive too fast?
• main clause
  if clause
• If your car breaks down, what do you do?
• if clause
  main
  clause
• Where do you stay if you go to Miami?

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Difference betweenif and when / whenever
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if

• Something happens less frequently.
• If I have a day off, I go to the movies.
• (I rarely have days off from work.)

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When / Whenever

• Something happens regularly.
• When I have a day off, I go to the movies.
• (I regularly have days off from work.)

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Practice if / when

• ___ I am late to work, my boss gets very angry.
  That is why I am always on time.
• ___ I leave work, I usually go to the gym to work
  out.
• ___ Joe eats, he tries to choose healthy food.
• Tina foots the bill ___ she goes out with her
  friends.
• ___ I study, I get good score on my tests.
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Factual / Real Conditional
Future

• Unit 22

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Form two clauses

• if clause main clause
• condition
  result
• If it rains, we will stay home.
• present
  future
• or
• Im going to read if there is nothing on TV.
• result
  condition

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• When to use the future conditional?

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1.

• To talk about what will happen under certain
  conditions.
• If my aunt visits me, Ill take her to
  Disneyland.
• condition (present)
  result (future)
• David is going to quit his job if he wins the
  lottery.
• If my plane is late, Ill miss the meeting.

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2

• Predictions
• If it rains tonight, Peter may not go out.
• Mr. Anderson might cancel the meeting if he
  feels sick.
• If Jane continues showing up late for work,
  she could lose her job.

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• Promises
• If you come over tomorrow, Ill cook for you.
• If you have money, Ill marry you.
• Ill do my homework if I have nothing else to do.

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• Modals
• may
• might
• If Bob finds a job in LA, he could move there.
• can
• must
• should

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Unless

• Negative result if not
• Unless you practice your English, you wont
  improve it.
• If you dont practice your English, you wont
  improve it.
• You wont have strong bone unless you take
  enough
• calcium.
• Unless my boss gives me a raise, Ill quit my
  job.
• Jack will get into an accident unless he drives
  more
• carefully.

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Positive and Negative Clauses

• 1. If I find a job, Ill be able to pay my bills.
• ()
  ()
• 2. If Bob doesnt call me, I wont talk to him
  again
• (-)
  (-)
• 3. Ricky isnt going to drive if the trip is too
  long.
• (-)
  ()

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Yes/No Questions

• If you get a divorce, will you remarried?
• Is Tony going to move to Texas if he finds a job?
• Will you be able to find a job if you have a
  college
• education?

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Wh Questions

• What will you do if you run out of money?
• If you want to travel, where will you go?
• Whats the first thing you will do if you win
• the lottery?