1. If…

2.  There are 4 types of conditionals  We will learn type 0, 1, and 2

3.  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?

4.  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?

5.  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?

6.  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?

7.  “If” can be replaced by “when” (not always)  When water freezes, it turns to ice.  _____ you like Andy Lau, you watch his movies.

8.  If he comes tomorrow, I will give him your message.  When to use?  What are the tenses of the if-clause and main clause?

9.  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

10.  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?

11.  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)

12.  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.

13.  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.