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Conditionals 1 and 2 - Notes

The document explains the structure and usage of Type I and Type II conditional sentences. Type I is used for probable future events with the structure 'IF + Present Simple, Future Simple', while Type II is for unlikely or imaginary situations using 'IF + Past Simple, Conditional Simple'. Examples and variations of these forms are provided, along with an exercise to practice conditional sentences.

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Conditionals 1 and 2 - Notes

The document explains the structure and usage of Type I and Type II conditional sentences. Type I is used for probable future events with the structure 'IF + Present Simple, Future Simple', while Type II is for unlikely or imaginary situations using 'IF + Past Simple, Conditional Simple'. Examples and variations of these forms are provided, along with an exercise to practice conditional sentences.

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CONDITIONALS TYPE I and II

- There are two parts in a conditional sentence: a condition (preceded by IF) and a result (in the main
clause). The order of these parts can change.
- There are three types of conditional sentences, but for the moment we’ll study two of them:

TYPE 1: First Conditional.

- To talk about a probable future event – There is a real possibility, although we can’ t be certain that
it will happen.
- Also used for promises and warnings.
- Basic form: IF + Present Simple , Future Simple (will + infinitive)

Examples: a/ If she gets that summer job, she will save money for her tennis lessons. (Note the comma
after the “if” clause, not needed when the condition comes second.)

b/ If you eat so much, you’ ll get stomachache.

- Some other words can replace IF in the conditional clause, but we won’t study them now, except for

- UNLESS = “IF … not” / “a menos que”.

Example: We’ ll be late unless we hurry (= We’ ll be late if we don’ t hurry).

(Also with the second conditional: I wouldn’ t eat fish unless I was extremely hungry)

- Variations of the basic form: We can use a modal verb (may, might, must, should, can) or an
imperative in the “result “ part.

Examples:

* If they drive so dangerously, they may / might have an accident.

* If it stops raining, we can go out.

* If you want to lose weight, (you must / should) eat less sweets.

TYPE 2: Second Conditional.

- To talk about something that is possible but unlikely / imaginary situations.


- Also used to give advice.
- Basic form: IF + Past Simple , Conditional Simple (would + infinitive)

Examples: a/ If someone tried to blackmail me (but I don’ t expect it), I would call the police.
b/ If I were / was you, I wouldn’ t buy that coat.
(written / formal) (spoken / informal)

Some other words can replace IF in the conditional clause, but we won’t study them now except for
UNLESS. See notes and example above

- Variations of the basic form: We can use COULD and MIGHT instead of WOULD.

Examples: a/ If I knew her number, I could phone her.

b/ If you tried again, you might succeed.


EXERCISE – CONDITIONAL SENTENCES Type I and II

Complete the sentences. Use modals in some of them.

1. We’ ll meet you on Friday …


2. If the tiger escapes from the zoo, …
3. The river will flood …
4. If I had a pet elephant, ..
5. She would lose her job …
6. If he didn’t smoke so much , …
7. I would change my plans …
8. If we left work early …
9. Anything can happen …
10. What would you do …
11. Would you say “yes” …
12. Where could we go …

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