Page 115 - PortalToEnglish_4_SB_SE

Module 4 Conditional Sentences Type 1

Future will We use Conditional Sentences Type 1 for something
which is likely to happen in the present or future.
We use the Future will for:
• predictions, usually with perhaps or after the verbs IF-CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE
believe, think, hope, expect, be sure, etc. Future will
I’m sure she'll pass the exam.
Modal Verbs
• promises. If+Present Simple
I'll never do that again. (can, may, might, must, should)
• o fers and requests. Imperative
I'll drive you to the station.
Will you help me clean the kitchen?
If I see James, I’ll give him his book back.
• threats or warnings. If you want a cat, you must promise to take care of it.
Don’t say that again or I’ll punish you.
If you go to the supermarket, buy some milk.
• on-the-spot decisions.
© MM Publications
I won't buy it; it's too expensive.
Conditional Sentences Type 2
We use Conditional Sentences Type 2 for unreal or
Future be going to
imaginary situations which are unlikely to happen in
We use the Future be going to for: the present or the future.
• future plans.
Ron is going to study astronomy. IF-CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE
• predictions based on evidence. If + Past Simple would/could + bare in initive
Look at that runner; he’s going to win the race.
If I had money, I would buy a farm in the country.
TIME EXPRESSIONS You could lose some weight if you went on a diet.
tomorrow, tonight
next month/year/week/Tuesday, etc.
this month/year/week/Tuesday, etc. Zero Conditional
in an hour/year, etc. IF-CLAUSE MAIN CLAUSE
soon
If/When + Present Simple Present Simple

NOTE The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general
• We use the Present Simple for future actions related truths/facts.
to o icial timetables and programmes. If/When you press the button, the machine starts.
The plane arrives at seven.
• We use the Present Progressive for planned future NOTE
actions related to personal arrangements.
I’m travelling to Brussels tomorrow. • In Conditional Sentences Type 2 were is often used
instead of was in the if-clause in all persons.
If I were rich, I would live in a luxurious house.
Time Clauses • We use If I were you to express an opinion or to give
advice.
Time clauses are introduced with as soon as, when, If I were you, I wouldn’t buy it.
after, before, until, as and while. We never use future • Unless can be used instead of if… not... in all
forms in time clauses. conditional sentences.
When I see George, I’ll tell him that you were looking I won’t buy this car unless you agree (= I won’t buy this
for him. car if you don’t agree).
• When the if-clause comes before the main clause, the
two clauses are separated by a comma.

113

14/4/2021 3:30:08 µµ
108-118_PortalToEnglish4_SB_SERBIA_Grammar_SERBIAN.indd 113
108-118_PortalToEnglish4_SB_SERBIA_Grammar_SERBIAN.indd 113 14/4/2021 3:30:08 µµ