Conditional Conditional Sentences ISentences I

Forms and UsesConditional sentences consist of two clausesconsist of two clauses: A conditional clause A main clause

If the weather isis fine, we’ll go ’ll go sunbathing

Conditional sentences are used to express that the action in the main the action in the main

clause can only take place if a certain clause can only take place if a certain condition is fulfilled in the conditional condition is fulfilled in the conditional

clauseclause.

Conditional sentences are used to express that the action in the main the action in the main

clause can only take place if a certain clause can only take place if a certain condition is fulfilled in the conditional condition is fulfilled in the conditional

clauseclause.

TYPE 1. Real, Likely Conditionals

They have present or future time referencepresent or future time reference. The main clause can actually take place if the

condition happens. The condition seems condition seems realistic to happenrealistic to happen:

- If I find her address, I will send her an If I find her address, I will send her an invitation.invitation.I want to send an invitation to a friend, I just have to find her address. I am sure, however, that I I am sure, however, that I will find it.will find it.

If Peter has the money, he will buy a car.If Peter has the money, he will buy a car.

It is very likelyIt is very likely that Peter will have enough that Peter will have enough moneymoney to buy that car.

Real, likely Conditionals

There are different kinds of real conditionals.

Conditional clauseConditional clause Main clauseMain clausePresent Present- If it rains, you get wet.Present Future- If I see Peter, I’ll tell him.Present Imperative- If you know the answer, let me know.

Negative ConditionsNegative Conditions

UNLESS = IF … NOTUNLESS = IF … NOT

I won´t go to the party if she doesn´t invite me

=I won´t go unless she invites me

Future Time ClausesFuture Time Clauses

AsAs soon as soon as you arrive, call me!

We´ll make the dinner whenwhen you arrive home.

I won´t be happy untiluntil I see you again.

I´ll have a shower beforebefore I leave.

AfterAfter I finish university, I´ll probably take a year

off.