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Cond If
Cond If
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Type 1. Probable condition
Talk about future that possible to happen if the
condition is fulfilled.
If + S + V1, S + will + V1
(is, am, are)
If + S + V2, S + would + V1
(were)
Ex. If you studied hard, you would pass the exam
Meaning: You don’t study hard so you don’t
pass the exam
If you were my girlfriend, I would pick you up
Meaning: I don’t pick you up because you are
not my girlfriend
Type 3. Impossible condition
Impossible to happen because only
imagining something in the past that
didn’t happen. Usually used to express
regret.
If + S + had + V3, S + would +
have + V3
Ex. If you had studied hard, you would have
passed the exam
Let’s sing!
Example :
1. If you freeze water, it becomes a solid
2. Plants die if they don’t get enough water
Often used to give instruction using
imperative
IF + S + V1, IMPERATIVE
(V1)
Example:
1. If you want to come, call me first
2. If Bill phones, tell him to meet me first
If + Present, Suggestion
Example :
1. If you can’t call Joko, why don’t you text him?
2. If you come to Paris, you should visit Eiffel
tower