Understanding Conditional Sentences (If Clauses) in English Grammar
This content provides insights into conditional sentences (if clauses) in English grammar, focusing on the First Conditional for talking about possible future events or situations. It explains the structure, usage, and examples of First Conditional sentences in different contexts such as predictions, offers, warnings, and superstitions. Readers can learn how to form and use these conditional structures effectively to express future conditions and outcomes in English.
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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES (IF CLAUSES)
FIRST CONDITIONAL We use it to talk about the result of a possible event or situation in the future. IF Condition Present simple Present simple talks about the possible future condition Result WILL WILL + + base verb talks about the possible future result base verb If you buy a book , you will have more benefits. You will have more benefits if you buy a book.
We use the First Conditional fordifferent situations .. Predictions: If wedo not leave now, wewill miss the train. Offers: If you want, I will do the dishes. Warnings: If you touch that wire, you will get an electric shock. Threats: If you do that again, I will call the police.
English superstitions: If you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck. If you scratch your left hand, you will get a lot of money. If you talk of the Devil, he will appear in front of you. If you touch (knock) on wood, your good luck will continue. If you break a mirror, you will have seven years bad luck. If a girl catches a bouquet at a wedding, she will be the next to marry
SB, pg 32, grammar B) WB, pg 25, exercises 4,5