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conditionals and if sentences

TypeMain sentenceI f sentence

1. Future tenseI will go to the theatre M voi duce la teatru Present tenseif I have time.dac voi avea timp.

2.Future in the pastI would go to the theatrem-a duce la teatru Past tenseif I had time.dac a avea timp.

3. Would +have+verb (iii-rd form)I would have gone to the theatrem-a fi dus la teatru Past perfect

if I had had time.dac a fi avut timp.

What is always true: present+presentBoth present simple and continuous are possible after if meaning when If I work hard, I get tired.What was always true:past +pastBoth past simple and continuous are possible after if meaning whenIf it were snowing, we stayed at home.

Be takes the form were for all the persons in these sentencesif I were you, I would learn more.

With modals:

a. possible situations in the presentif you get wet, you should change your clothes immediately. If you come early, we can discuss the problem together.b. hypothetival situations:If I had the money, I could help you.c. hypothetival past situations: If you hadnt reminded me, I might have forgotten.

If only: With past events it adds a sense of regret.If only I had enough time!

Unless =if not Unless he had been told by Jane, he couldnt have known.

If can be replaced by as/so long as, provided, only if it shows that one situation depends on anotherIll do what you say provided the police are not informed.

Even if describes how something will happen whatever the condition.Even if it rains, well still go for a picnic.

Past events with results in the present: past perfect+wouldIf I hadnt worked so much when I was younger, I wouldnt be rich now.

Should - it makes the possibility of an event seem unlikelyIf you should see Ann, could you ask her to call me? (I do not expect you to see Ann)

Happen to=shouldif you happen to see Ann, could you ask her to call me?

Were to - it makes an event seem more hypotheticalif I were to ask you to marry me, what would you do?

If it were not for/if it hadnt been forif it werent for Jim, this company would be in the mess.If it hadnt been for their goalkeeper, Steaua would have lost. Will/would: politness and emphasisa. polite formsif you will/would wait here, Ill see if Mr Green is free.b. insist on doingif you will stay out late, no wonder you are tired! (insist on staying)

Supposing (what will/would happen if.....)Supposing you won the match, what would you do?

Otherwise =or if notThanks for your directions to the house. We wouldnt have found it otherwise.But for + noun = if notBut for your help, we would have been in trouble.

If so/if notThere is a possibility that Jack will be late. If so, I will take his place.

Imperative instead ifSit down, and ill make you a cup of tea.

If + adjectivesIf necessary, take a taxi.