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There are 4 types of conditionals We will learn type 0, 1, and 2
If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after her hair. She takes an assistant to help if she travels. How many verbs are there in each sentence?
If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after her hair. She takes an assistant to help if she travels. What are the tenses of the two verbs?
What are the tenses of the 2 verbs? If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after her hair. If clause: Present tense Main: clause Present tense Talks about facts When do we use type 0?
If she travels, she takes an assistant to help look after her hair. She takes an assistant to help if she travels. Meaning? Sequence? Something extra?
“If” can be replaced by “when” (not always) When water freezes, it turns to ice. _____ you like Andy Lau, you watch his movies.
If he comes tomorrow, I will give him your message. When to use? What are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause?
If he comes tomorrow, I will give him you message. When to use? Talk about something that is likely to happen in the future. What are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause? If clause: Present tense Main clause: Future tense
I don’t have a bike. If I had one, I would ride it to school. If I were rich, I would buy a big villa. When to use? What are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause?
I don’t have a bike. If I had one, I would ride it to school. If I were rich, I would buy a big villa. When to use? Talk about imaginary or untrue situations which would result in (imaginary) future events or actions. What are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause? If clause: Past Tense Main clause: would/could/might + verb (base form)
I don’t have cash. If I ________ cash, I ___________________ some street snacks as I am so hungry now. If you ________________ me the money tomorrow, I ______________ you some then. Of course I ________. Thanks. One chicken wing is 5 dollars. If you _________ 3 pieces, it ____________ 12 dollars.
Can/ may can be used to replace will with the outcome is less certain. You can stay with us if you come to Beijing. If I have time, I may pick Ken up from the airport. Unless can be used to replace if… not… If you do not sing a song to her, she won’t fall a asleep. Unless you sing a song to her, she won’t go to sleep.