Examples, exercises and readytoprint pdf to download. As is typical for many languages, full conditional sentences in english consist of a condition clause or protasis specifying a condition or hypothesis, and a consequence clause or apodosis specifying what follows from that condition. First conditional if the teacher gives us lots of homework this weekend, i wont be happy. Conditional sentences are also known as conditional clauses or if clauses. For positive sentences, we do not normally use the auxiliary. Conditional sentences in english grammar rules pdf published on thursday, december 17, 2015. It is impossible that the condition will be fulfilled because it refers to the past. In every sentence, the if clause expresses a situation in the past type iii. Conditional sentences if sentences there are 4 main types of if sentences in english, often called conditional sentences. The condition clause is a dependent clause, most commonly headed by the conjunction if, while the consequence is contained in the main clause of the sentence. The zookeeper would have punished her with a fine if she to feed the animals.
One of the more common types of conditional is constructed using the particle if in the protasis. Each type has two parts the main clause and the if clause. Complete the sentences below by making first conditional statements. The verb tenses used in each clause depends on whether. There are four basic types of conditional sentences in the english language. Finish the sentences with a clause in the correct conditional. Conditional sentences are sentences expressing factual implications, or hypothetical situations and their consequences. In conditional sentences instead of if we can also use. In english, there are three types of conditional sentences as follows. Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences. Lisa would find the milk if she to look in the fridge. Example if i were a millionaire, i would buy a castle.
Before we take a look at alternate conditional forms, lets revise the regular forms. In conditional type 2, we usually use, in the if clause, were instead of was, even if the pronoun is i, he, she or it. The instructor was interesting and extremely knowledgeable about the subject. English grammar, tenses page 2 of 38 simple present tense i sing how do we make the simple present tense.
Each type of conditional sentences uses different tenses to show the difference in. The verb tenses used in each clause depends on whether the speaker thinks the result is probable real or only exists in the imagination unreal. Complete the conditional sentences type ii by putting the verbs into the correct form. Conditional sentences in english grammar rules pdf. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals. They are so called because the validity of the main clause of the sentence is conditional on the existence of certain circumstances, which may be expressed in a dependent clause or may be understood from the context a full conditional sentence one that expresses the. Conditional sentences ifsentences there are 4 main types of if sentences in english, often called conditional sentences. Not all conditional sentences involve the subjunctive. Most students are familiar with the standard conditional forms in english.
If the students worked harder, they would pass their examinations. Exercise on exceptions conditional sentences with different tenses conditional sentences type iii study the following situations. Normal conditional sentence conditional sentence with. Conditional sentences formal and to give emphasis in formal english, conditional sentences can be formed by inversion of the subject and the auxiliary verb. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. For the 3rd person singular he, she, it, we add s to the main verb or es to the. In english, most sentences using the conditional contain the word if. This worksheet consists of descriptions and examples of different types of conditional sentences.
July 10, 2018 state whether the following sentences are simple, complex or compound. Ill phone charlie from home later if i remembered remember ll remember. Mixed types put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses. Conditional sentences in greek greek has various types of conditional sentences conditionals. For example, these two sentences are almost the same. There are mainly three types of conditional sentences in english. Each exam has a total of thirtyfive questions and three possible answers to each question. Decide, however, whether the consequences refer to the present conditional i or past conditional ii. See more ideas about types of sentences worksheet, types of sentences and sentences.
Types of conditional sentences factual in a factual conditional sentence, the relationship between the dependent or subordinate clause and the independent clause describes a condition that is or was habitually true. Make the necessary changes to make the correct conditional sentences. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals 1. If the students work harder, they will pass their examinations. The conjunctions if, even if, when, whenever, whether, and unless often appear in conditional sentences. Second conditional if she had her laptop with her, she would email. Conditional sentences in greek university of chicago. Many conditional forms in english are used in sentences that include verbs in one of the past tenses. English g r a m m a r n o t e s conditional sentences w w w. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb provided. Types of sentences lesson plan jul 10, 2018 kinds of sentences. The first conditional is used to talk about real situations.
These are sometimes called first class conditionals, or my preference simple conditionals. The first important distinction is that between onceoff conditionals if x happens, then y, and conditionals that suggest. The given sentence has only one finite verb and hence it is a simple sentence. Conditional sentences first condition future possible. This type of sentence implies that the action in the ifclause is quite probable. If you spoke louder, your classmates to understand you. The 1st type is called the zero conditional or present real conditional. Mixed conditional types part 1 questions 15 circle the correct answer to identify the conditionals in these sentences. You didnt tell me we had run out of coffee, so i didnt buy any. Conditional sentence type 1 it is often called the real conditional because it is used for real or possible situations. Conditional sentences first condition future possible verb tenses in first conditional sentences directions. It also provides several exercises to help the students to practice writing sentences with if in correct tenses and with the right use of commas. Types of conjunctions coordinating conjunctions or coordinators and, but, or, nor, so, for, yet connect ideas of equal structure or function. Conditional tenses are used to speculate about what could happen, what might have happened, and what we wish would happen.
In conditional sentences after when dont use will shall. Different combinations of moods lead to different presentations of a conditional relationship in time and likelihood. It is possible, and also very likely, that the condition will be fulfilled. The probability approach to english ifconditional sentences. The 4 types of conditionals estrella mountain community. Complete the sentences and decide which type of conditional sentence it is.
Third conditional if the weather hadnt been so cold, we would have gone to the beach. 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. Conditional sentences, all types, exercise, statements. Main clause mainly there are three types of conditional sentences a. If i go to the shops this afternoon, i buy ll buy would buy some chocolate for you. Were here is a subjunctive form, although was is also accepted. The meaning of a conditional sentence determines which verb tenses need to be used in the independent and subordinate clauses. If the bus is late, i ll be d be was late for school. The first conditional is used to talk about things that may possibly happen in the future. Ifclauses conditional sentences english grammar pdf. If i found her address, i would send her an invitation. Sentence type 2 it is possible but very unlikely, that the condition will be fulfilled. This type of conditional talks about general truths, scientific facts or something that is constantly true in specific conditions eastwood 1994 and.
There are 4 main types of if sentences in english, often called conditional sentences. Make up three sentences with each of the pairs below, using different tenses. These situations take place if a certain condition is met. Circle the correct verb form to complete the conditional sentences. If the students had worked harder, they would have passed their examinations.
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