Conditional Grammar, Part 1:“Real Conditionals”: Conditional Grammar, Part 1: “Real Conditionals” Let’s study the rules for this week’s grammar.


Let’s start with some examples:: Let’s start with some examples: 1. It’s 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning, and Margaret is getting ready for work. She has to hurry because … If she is late for work, Margaret’s boss will be angry. What tense is the first verb in? What tense is the second verb in?


Slide3: 2. It’s 3:00, and John is at work. He doesn’t feel well. He has a terrible headache. John will go home early if he doesn’t feel better soon. What tense is the first verb in? What tense is the second verb in?


Slide4: 3. It’s Saturday morning, and Marissa has a busy day ahead of her. She has to do a lot of chores and run some errands. But . . . If she has time before dinner, she is going to see a movie with her friend. What tense is the first verb in? What tense is the second verb in?


If I finish my homework early, I’ll watch TV for awhile.: If I finish my homework early, I’ll watch TV for awhile. In this type of sentence . . . Put the verb in _________ tense after IF Put the other verb in the _________ tense Which clause gives the condition? Which clause gives the result of the condition?


About Real Conditionals:: About Real Conditionals: Real Conditional sentences have two clauses or phrases: If clause: gives the condition and has a verb in simple present tense Main clause: gives the result and has a verb in future. The two ways to make the future are: -will -be going to


It doesn’t matter what order the clauses are in:a. Karen will look for a new job if she doesn’t get a raise soon. b. If she doesn’t get a raise soon, Karen will look for a new job. Important Note: if you begin with IF, use a comma between the two clauses.: It doesn’t matter what order the clauses are in: a. Karen will look for a new job if she doesn’t get a raise soon. b. If she doesn’t get a raise soon, Karen will look for a new job. Important Note: if you begin with IF, use a comma between the two clauses.


Be careful with negative forms:: Be careful with negative forms: Remember, for the present tense negative use: But for present tense BE, simply use: For the future negative, use:


More examples:(with negatives): More examples: (with negatives) 1. If my family doesn’t come to visit me this year, I’ll be very sad. 2. Linda and her family won’t get a dog if their new apartment complex prohibits it.


Your turn to practice:Complete each sentence with an appropriate idea. Be sure to use correct grammar.: Your turn to practice: Complete each sentence with an appropriate idea. Be sure to use correct grammar. IF I have time tomorrow, I … I will buy a new television IF … IF you don’t practice English often, … IF I feel sick tomorrow, … The teacher will help you IF … I will lend you $10 IF … IF the weather is nice tomorrow, … I’ll be upset IF…


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