What are the three conditions of if clause?
There are three types of conditional sentences….Conditional sentences.
type | condition |
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I | condition possible to fulfill |
II | condition in theory possible to fulfill |
III | condition not possible to fulfill (too late) |
What are if conditionals?
A conditional sentence is based on the word ‘if’. There are always two parts to a conditional sentence – one part beginning with ‘if’ to describe a possible situation, and the second part which describes the consequence. For example: If it rains, we’ll get wet.
Are IF clauses conditional clauses?
Conditional Sentences are also known as Conditional Clauses or If Clauses. They are used to express that the action in the main clause (without if) can only take place if a certain condition (in the clause with if) is fulfilled.
What is if-clause and examples?
In conditional clauses with words like if, unless, even if, we often use present tense forms to talk about the future: We won’t be able to go out if it is raining. I will come tomorrow unless I have to look after the children. Even if Barcelona lose tomorrow, they will still be champions.
What are the types of if clause?
Conditional
Conditional sentence type | Usage | If clause verb tense |
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Zero | General truths | Simple present |
Type 1 | A possible condition and its probable result | Simple present |
Type 2 | A hypothetical condition and its probable result | Simple past |
Type 3 | An unreal past condition and its probable result in the past | Past perfect |
How do I make an if clause?
How to Use First Conditional Sentences
- Explanation: Use the simple present tense in the if-clause.
- Explanation: Use the zero conditional (i.e., simple present + simple present) only when a certain result is guaranteed.
- Explanation: When applying the second conditional, use the simple past tense in the if-clause.