1. Conditional Grammar, Part 1: “Real Conditionals”
Let’s study the rules for this week’s grammar.

2. Let’s start with some examples:
1. It’s 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning, and Margaret is getting ready for work. She has to hurry because …
If she is late for work, Margaret’s boss will be angry.
What tense is the first verb in?
What tense is the second verb in?

3. John will go home early if he doesn’t feel better soon.
2. It’s 3:00, and John is at work. He doesn’t feel well. He has a terrible headache.
John will go home early if he doesn’t feel better soon.
What tense is the first verb in?
What tense is the second verb in?

4. 3. It’s Saturday morning, and Marissa has a busy day ahead of her
3. It’s Saturday morning, and Marissa has a busy day ahead of her. She has to do a lot of chores and run some errands. But . . .
If she has time before dinner, she is going to see a movie with her friend.
What tense is the first verb in?
What tense is the second verb in?

5. If I finish my homework early, I’ll watch TV for awhile.
In this type of sentence . . .
Put the verb in _________ tense after IF
Put the other verb in the _________ tense
Which clause gives the condition?
Which clause gives the result of the condition?
present
future
-IF I finish my homework early
I will watch TV for awhile

6. About Real Conditionals:
Real Conditional sentences have two clauses or phrases:
If clause: gives the condition and has a verb in simple present tense
Main clause: gives the result and has a verb in future. The two ways to make the future are:
-will
-be going to

7. It doesn’t matter what order the clauses are in: a
It doesn’t matter what order the clauses are in: a. Karen will look for a new job if she doesn’t get a raise soon. b. If she doesn’t get a raise soon, Karen will look for a new job. Important Note: if you begin with IF, use a comma between the two clauses.

8. Be careful with negative forms:
Remember, for the present tense negative use:
But for present tense BE, simply use:
For the future negative, use:
doesn't or don't
am not, is not, are not
won't

9. More examples: (with negatives)
1. If my family doesn’t come to visit me this year, I’ll be very sad.
2. Linda and her family won’t get a dog if their new apartment complex prohibits it.

10. Your turn to practice: Complete each sentence with an appropriate idea
Your turn to practice: Complete each sentence with an appropriate idea. Be sure to use correct grammar.
IF I have time tomorrow, I …
I will buy a new television IF …
IF you don’t practice English often, …
IF I feel sick tomorrow, …
The teacher will help you IF …
I will lend you $10 IF …
IF the weather is nice tomorrow, …
I’ll be upset IF…

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And don’t forget:
Your teacher will help you IF you have any questions!