You have probably learnt that conditionals need to start with if. The past tense in the ifclause does not show past time. First conditional v grammar v exercise 1 v exercise 2 v exercise 3 v exercise 4 second conditional v grammar v exercise 1 v exercise 2 v exercise 3 first and second conditional v exercise 1 v exercise 2 v exercise 3 third conditional. First conditional if the teacher gives us lots of homework this weekend, i wont be happy. Second conditional 19 4 5 write the sentences in the second conditional. This english lesson is about using conditional sentences without if, or alternatives to if. Write the line numbers of the four if clauses that have simple past tense verbs. Conditional sentences in english grammar rules pdf. If a certain condition is true, then a particular result happens.
Conditional exercise first second third conditionals. Matching match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right. If i had gone to the party, i would have been tired. Conditionals exercise 1 how could you rewrite the following sentences using the suggested alternative conditional words. Circle the eight examples of if and the two examples of wish in the passage. English grammar practice exercise, upperintermediate. The flip side of that, unfortunately, is that it can also be pretty confusing to decide which conditional form best fits your situation, and then to formulate it properly. Complete the conditional sentences type 0, i, ii or iii by putting the verbs into the correct form. Condition not possible to happen because its too late examples.
The conditional mood is one of those really cool, expressive aspects of english. Unreal or imaginary situations in the present or future. Alternatives to if conditional sentences can also be introduced by the following conjunctions. In the first sentence, we use the second conditional because the party is in the future and we are imagining what the situation would be. Conditional forms are used to imagine events in certain conditions. The following esl efl resources are available for second conditional grammar. Had i known you were waiting outside, i would have invited you to come in. Conditionals conditional sentences conditional sentences alternatives to if conditional sentences alternatives to if a very complete and useful grammar guide to learn alternatives to the conditional conjuction if. Conditional sentences are often long and include a number of auxiliary verbs such as have and been. Since verb forms are used for distinctions of meaning in conditional sentences, the chapter begins with a summary of their use in presenting factual and contrarytofact information. First conditional 1 match 16 with af to form complete sentences.
Conditional sentences alternatives to if esl worksheet. These types of conditions are used in three types of sentences, called first, second and third conditional sentences. Other conjunctions can be used to introduce conditions. Although if is the most common word used in conditional clauses, which is why they are frequently referred to as ifclauses, other expressions may be used. We use the conditional in english to talk about something that might happen if. If he hadnt been careful, he would not have had that terrible accident. We would have gone on holiday if we had bought a car. Conditionals conditional sentences conditional sentences alternatives to if conditional sentences alternatives to if a very complete and useful grammar guide to learn alternatives to the conditional. Conditional sentences introduction in this lecture our concern is not with subtleties in the logical or semantic properties of conditional sentences, but with the tight connection between the meanings of english conditional sentences and features of their grammatical form. Some recent alternatives to the restrictor analysis are sketched. Write the subjectverb combinations from both the if clause and the main clause.
As long as you put more paper in the photocopier tray you will not have any problems. Dudman logic and grammar are taught in different departments, and moreover presented as quite different sorts of disciplines, by people of quite different stamps of mind. References this article introduces the classic accounts of the meaning of condition. Conditional meanings and ways of expressing them 2. See sentence 5 if the sentence is in completely present form then it can be in main clause simple present. In the game, students race to complete mixed conditional sentences and ask or answer conditional questions in a tensecond time frame. If i had a lot of money, i would travel around the world. Since a lot of the openended questions on the toefl will require you to solve a problem and discuss options, a good. Conditional sentences conditional sentences have two parts. If i had been more careful, i might not have broken the glass. Conditional sentences rules to download and print this free pdf course, click here. Conditional structures are used to talk about a condition and a possible result or consequence.
In this exercise you will practise as long as, in case of, in case and unless exercise instructions. If clause main clause there are different kinds of conditional sentences. Conditional sentences second condition verb tenses in. All conditionals mixed conditionals, alternatives to if. Give each group of three or four a copy of the game board, a dice and counters. Menyusun teks interaksi transaksional lisan dan tulis terkait pengandaian jika terjadi suatu keadaankejadianperistiwa di waktu lampau, sekarang atau yang akan datang, dengan memperhatikan. Complete conditional sentences contain a conditional clause often referred to as the ifclause and the consequence. Thanks to conditional sentences the english language is rich with innovation and the quiz that follows exposes you to conditional sentences without the word if in their subordinate clause.
This form is formal and its quite common with an imperative form in the main clause. Feel free to leave a comment if you find any errors or if you have any suggestions to make to improve this lesson. This essay attempts the ambitious project of engaging readers of both stamps, upon a topic which, when all is said and. A look at alternatives to if in conditional sentences. The use of the past tense after if indicates unreality. In their simple form they consist of a main clause consequent clause, matrix clause and an ifclause conditional clause, antecedent clause. Test your understanding of conditional clauses with this grammar exercise.
Practice daily to improve advanced grammar for ielts to practice exercises with conditional sentences exercises and answers. We can spend the afternoon on the beach if the weather is fine. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals 1. In first conditional sentences its possible to use should at the beginning of the sentence instead of if. The conditional can be used to speak about real events that always happen first conditional, imaginary events second conditional, or imagined past events third conditional. Zero conditional it is used to talk about things which are always true. Conditional sentences second condition verb tenses in second conditional sentences complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb provided. The condition is something that must happen first in order for something else to happen as a result or consequence. Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences. Conditional sentences refer to what the speaker presents as possiblehypothetical situations and their possiblehypothetical consequencesoutcomes. For this reason, it is important to make use of contractions and stress when speaking. Zero, first, second, third and mixed conditionals you can see a full explanation of type 0, type 1, type 2 and type 3 conditional with examples mixed conditionals we use mixed conditionals if we want to mix talking about the present and the past in the same sentence. In the third conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if.
Todays lesson looks at the 1st and 2nd conditionals and why we use them. Lastly, the interactions of conditionals i with modality and ii with tense and aspect are discussed. Then variations in conditional sentences are introduced, including the use of as if and as though. Conditionals are complex sentences, which consist of an ifclause, followed by a main clause.
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