Conditional Sentences

Conditional Sentences Composed by 2 parts one that expresses the condition Introduced by the word “if”, commonly known as “if clause”. one that expresses the consequence. Example: If you work hard, you will succeed.

Conditional Sentences There are 3 main types of conditional patterns. Pattern A : probable condition Pattern B : improbable condition Pattern C : imaginary condition

Pattern A : Probable Condition Used for actions which are true or likely to happen Examples: If it rains tomorrow, we shall cancel the picnic. You will be tired if you do a lot of exercises. Note on pattern A: If + present tense, future tense

Pattern B : Improbable Condition Used for present or future activities which are improbable or unlikely to happen Examples: If it rained tomorrow, we should stay at home. You could start dinner if it were ready. Note on Pattern B: if + past tense, would/should + verb

Pattern C : Imaginary Condition Used for impossible activities which could NOT be true or performed Examples: If it had rained yesterday, I would have stayed at home. What would you have done if you had been attacked by a monster? Note on Pattern C: if + past perfect, perfect conditional “Should/would + present perfect tense” is called perfect conditional.

Exercise Try to distinguish the following sentences (pattern A,B or C). 1. If you take a taxi, you can get there in time for the play. Pattern A Probable B Probable C 2. If I had known your arrival, I should have met you. 3. If I dropped this bomb, it would explode.

Remember Conditional sentences are composed by 2 parts one that expresses the condition one that expresses the consequence 3 main types of conditional patterns. Pattern A : Probable Condition Pattern B : Improbable Condition Pattern C : Imaginary Condition Objective Construct conditional sentences according to different situations