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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES AND TIME CLAUSES

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conditional sentences and time clauses

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time clauses

TIME CLAUSES

`[Before, when, after, as soon as, once, the moment+ Present Simple] , [might, may, will +infinitive]

Time clause

RESULT

Future time clauses are similar to the first conditional. There’s a main clause and a when/after/etc. clause. We use the verbs in these clauses in the same way as in the first conditional. We use a comma when the when/after/etc. clause is at the beginning of the sentence. But we don’t use a comma if the when/after… clause is at the end of the sentence:

  • I’ll retire when I’m 70.
  • When I’m 70, I’ll retire.
We use the present in the when/after/etc. clause and we use the future in the main clause.
  • Before you go to sleep, daddy will tell you a story.
In the main clause, we can also use may, might, can, must, should or an imperative instead of will.
  • As soon as you finish, you can leave.
  • After you arrive, call me.

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conditional sentences

Type I

`[If + Present Simple] , [might, may, will +infinitive]

PROBABLE RESULT

LIKELY CONDITION

With the first conditional we talk about the future. We express the result of an imagined future situation, when we believe the imagined situation is quite likely
e.g. If I have time, I'll finish that letter.

Unless = if (not) We can also use unless in conditional sentences to mean if … (not) I won’t go on holiday unless I save some money. = I won’t go on holiday if I don’t save some money.

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conditional sentences

Type II

`[If + Past Simple] , [would/could +infinitive]

IMPROBABLE RESULT

UNLIKELY CONDITION

The second conditional is used to express the consequence of an unrealistic action or situation in the present or future. The situation can be:
  • Very improbable (1-5% probability)
  • Completely unrealistic (with a 0% probability)
With the second conditional we talk about the future.

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e.g.If I won the lottery, I would buy a car.

CONDITIONAL sentences

Type III

`[If + Past Perfect] , [would/could/ have + past participle]

IMPOSSIBLE RESULT

IMPOSSIBLE CONDITION

With the third conditional we talk about the past. We express a condition in the past that did not happen. That is why there is no possibility for this condition. Normally used for regret or criticism.
e.g.If you had worked harder, you would have passed your exam.

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If you understand conditionals, you will pass the exam!

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