zeroandfirstconditionals-100317191145-phpapp02.ppt
- 2. Conditional Sentences Structure : A conditional sentence is composed of 2 parts : If-clause + Main Clause Example : If it rains tomorrow, we will not come. If-clause Main Clause
- 3. Conditional Sentences Types : The order of the two clauses is flexible, it’s not important. But if the if-clause comes first, it must be followed by a comma. If it rains, I’ll stay at home
- 4. Zero Conditional: present simple/present simple Water boils if it reaches 100º First Conditional: present simple/ future If I study, I’ll pass Conditional Sentences
- 5. Tense : Present tense in both clauses Example : If you heat water to 100°C, it boils. If you pour oil into water, it floats. Present Tense Present Tense
- 6. Use : Talk about universal truth. If you heat ice, it turns to water To give commands If you are tired, go to bed!
- 7. Tense : If-clause ~ Present Tense Main Clause ~ Future Tense If I feel sick tomorrow, I will not go to school. If it rains, the match will be cancelled. Present Tense Future Tense
- 8. Use : To speak about possible or probable future events. If the weather is sunny tomorrow, we will go surfing. To make promises or warnings If you forget my birthday, I’ll never speak to you again. Unless is used in negative conditionals Unless we recycle more, we won’t have a better world.
- 9. Exercise One. First Conditionals 1. If you ___________________ (not come), You ________________ (miss ) the show. do not come will miss 2. John __________________ (buy)a car if he _____________ (get) a job. will buy gets 3. Mary ________________(get) a toothache if she_________________ (eat) too many sweets. will get eats