▲ ▲Conditional Sentences
To talk about things that are possible, you often use if in a sentence.
A sentence with if is called a conditional sentence. Here is an example
of a conditional sentence with the if-clause printed in color.If it rains tomorrow, we shall not go to the beach.In the if-clause, use a verb in the simple present tense. In the main
clause, use shall or will and an infinitive. Here are some more examples.
The if-clauses are in color and the main clauses are in bold print.If there’s no rice in the cupboard, we’ll buy some more.
If we don’t work hard, we’ll never learn.
If we leave now, we’ll arrive on time.You may also put the main clause before the if-clause.We’ll play indoors if it rains.
You’ll get sick if you don’t eat good food.
Sam will do well in his piano recital if he practices regularly.Positive and Negative Sentences
A positive sentence tells you about something that exists or something that
is happening.I like ice cream.
Michael is my brother.
The train leaves at five o’clock.
I’m feeling really tired.
She’s finished her homework.
Dad is in the kitchen.
There’s a cartoon on TV. simple present shall/will + infinitive
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Sentences: Conditional Sentences; Positive and Negative Sentences
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