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Conditional sentences consist of an IF clause and a main clause, with four types: Type 0 (general truths), Type 1 (possible conditions), Type 2 (unreal conditions), and Type 3 (impossible conditions). Each type has specific grammatical structures and usage examples. The document also includes activities for practicing verb forms and the use of 'if' and 'unless' in conditional sentences.

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Conditional

Conditional sentences consist of an IF clause and a main clause, with four types: Type 0 (general truths), Type 1 (possible conditions), Type 2 (unreal conditions), and Type 3 (impossible conditions). Each type has specific grammatical structures and usage examples. The document also includes activities for practicing verb forms and the use of 'if' and 'unless' in conditional sentences.

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THE CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Conditional sentences have two parts: The IF clause and the main clause.
If it rains , I will stay at home.
If clause main clause

There are four types of conditional sentences:.

 TYPE 0: general truths/scientific facts


If + Simple Present, + Simple Present

The zero conditional is used to talk about things which are always true, scientific facts, general truths

Examples: -Phosphorus burns if you expose it to air.

 TYPE 1: Possible/real condition.


If + Simple Present, + Simple Future

Conditional type 1 refers to an action that we think it is likely to happen in the future. It is often called the
"real" conditional because it is used for real or possible situations. It is possible and also very likely that
the condition will be fulfilled.

Examples: - If he runs all the way, he’ll get there in time.

 TYPE 2: Unreal condition


If + Simple Past, + would + verb

Conditional type 2 refers to an unreal situation in the present. It is often called the "unreal" conditional
because it is used for unreal situations. This conditional provides an imaginary result because it is very
unlikely that the condition will be fulfilled.

Examples: - If I knew his telephone number, I would call him.

Note: In conditional type 2, in the if clause we use "were" instead of "was"

Example: If I were a millionaire, I would buy a castle.

 TYPE 3: Impossible condition


if + Past Perfect, + would + have + Past Participle

Conditional Type 3 refers to an unreal situation in the past. It is impossible that the condition will be
fulfilled because it refers to the past.

Example:
If he had been careful, he wouldn't have had that terrible accident.
Activity one: Put the verb in bracket into the correct form.

1- If you (hurry up) hurry up , we(not/be) will not be late.


2- If I ( can) could fly, I(fly) would fly far away.
3- If blackbirds (come) come early in spring, it (mean) means that the summer will
be cool.
4- If you (add) add any more sugar into your tea, it (not/be) will not be fit to drink at
all.
5- If we (buy) had bought the house, we (spend) would have spent all our money.
Luckily, we did not buy it.
6- My mother (be) would be angry with me if she (know) knew that I smoke.
7- If a person (love) loves animals, he (not harm) will not harm them.

“if ” and “unless”


If
If means on (the) condition that, provided (that).
Example: If I am free this evening, I will watch the match.

Unless
Unless means except if.
Example: You will feel cold unless you wear a warm jacket.

If and unless in conditional sentences

Both if and unless are used to introduce conditional sentences.


Conditional Sentence Type 1:
 If we don't hurry, we will be late for the show.
 Unless we hurry, we will be late for the show.
Conditional Sentence Type 2
 If he had permission from his parents, he would travel alone.
 Unless he had permission from his parents, he wouldn't travel alone.
Conditional Sentence Type 3
 If you hadn't suggested it, I wouldn't have phoned him.
 Unless you had suggested it, I wouldn't have phoned him.

Activity one: Put either “if” or “Unless”

1. If he advertises in the newspaper, he will sell a lot of goods.


2. Unless I'm mistaken, that's certainly my teacher.
4. Unless you use high quality material, you can't build a good house.
5. We can play tennis if you finish work early.
6. If you don't keep your promises, you'll lose your friends.
7. You won't get a scholarship unless you study hard
8. If you tell me what you want I can get it for you.
9. You will make the right decision if you think about it
Activity one: Put the verb in the bracket into the correct form.
1. If you see him I (give) him a lift.
2. If you eat all that you ( be) ill.
3. If I find your passport I (telephone) at once.
4. If he (be) late we‘ll go without him.
5. If she (hear ) about this she will be furious.
6. Unless you work very hard you ( not be ) successful.
7. Unless you are more careful you ( have ) an accident.
8. What will happen if my parachute ( not open )?
9. Unless you pay him he ( not work ) for you at all.
10. If I knew his address I ( give ) it to you.
11. If he worked more slowly he ( not make ) so many mistakes.
12. I shouldn’t drink that lemonade if I ( be ) you.
13. If someone gave you lot of money, what you ( do ) with it .
14. If everyone ( say ) what he thought, conversation would become impossible.
15. What you ( do ) If a burglar came into your house at night?
16. If he (stop) smoking he might get fat.
17. If you saw somebody drawing, what you (do ) ?
18. I ( not go ) there If I were you.
19. If you had arrived ten minutes earlier you ( get ) a seat.
20. If she had asked , you ( accept )?
21. If you speak more slowly he would have understood you.
22. If I ( be ) ready when he called he would have taken me with him.
23. He would have been arrested If he ( try ) to leave the country.

Activity Two: Put the verbs in the correct form.

24. If you took more exercises, you………………better. (feel)


25. If I was offered the job, I think I …………………it. (take)
26. If I sold my car, I ……………….much money for it. (not get)
27. Mary gave me this ring. She ……………………..very upset If you lost it. (be)
28. Would Tom mind If I ……………………..his bicycle without asking him?. (borrow)
29. I am sure Peter ……………………….If you explained the situation to him. ( understood )
30. They would be rather offended If I …………..to see them. (not go)
31. If we had the choice, we…………………..in the country. (live)
32. If I were you , I ……………..( not wait)
33. I ……………………..that coat if I were you. (not buy)
34. I didn’t know you were in hospital, If I ……………………(know), I ………..(go) to visit you.

Activity three. Express it differently (use conditional sentences)

35. He was hungry, he ate dinner If…………………………………………………………………………………


36. You didn’t ask me, I didn’t help you. If……………………………………………………………………..
37. You didn’t warn her of danger, she went there. If…………………………………………………….

Activity four: Ask questions ( use what would you do if….? )


 Maybe one day your friend will win a lot of money
What would you………………………………….If………………………………?
 Your friend’s car has never been stolen but perhaps one day it will be.
What………………………………………………………………………………………….?
 Perhaps one day your friend will lose his passport.
What…………………………………………………If…………………………….?
A.ISSAD

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