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Let’s Learn Conditional Clause

Conditional sentences tell us that if a certain condition is true, then a particular result
happens. In a conditional sentence, one of the clauses lays down the condition, while the
second one gives the result. For example:
If you had hurried up a little, we would not have missed the show.
O
I would have joined the army if I had the opportunity.
O
If you do yoga regularly, you will soon know the results.
O
In the above sentences, all the highlighted groups of words are conditional clauses.
When the if clause precedes the main clause, a comma is used after it.

Types of Conditional Clauses
There are four types of conditional clauses.

Conditional Type 0 Conditional Type 1
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Conditional Type 2 Conditional Type 3
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Conditional Type 0 expresses general truths, scientific facts or results.

If + Simple Present (conditional clause) + Simple Present (main clause)

For example:
If you trim your hair, it grows faster.
O
If you stop breathing, you die.
O
If I get up early, I watch the Sun rise.
O

Practice Time 6

Complete the following sentences with Condition Type 0. Use the words given in brackets.
1. If you freeze water, it _______________ a solid. (become)

2. Plants die if they don't _______________ enough water. (get)
3. If my husband has a cold, I usually _______________ catch it. (catch)
4. If you go in high mountains, you _______________ in less oxygen. (breathe)

5. If you _______________ red and blue, you get purple. (mix)
Conditional Type 1 is used to talk about a possible situation if a certain condition is met.
Clauses The action will take place in the future if the required condition is fulfilled by that time.

If + Simple Present (conditional clause) + Simple Future (main clause)

For example:

O If I come home before 9 p.m., I will watch the match.
If his fracture heals quickly, he will play in the next match.
O
If she works hard, she will pass.
O
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