Conditional Sentences - Definition, Types and Examples
Master Conditional sentences:
Three Types:Today, I am taking the first conditional type of sentences:
Real Conditional:
Five Variants:
1. If+subject+1st form of Verb+ other words(Subordinate Clause), subject+will/shall+v-1+other words (Principal Clause)
Example: If you work hard, you will get through this exam easily.
2.If+subject+1st form of Verb+ other words(Subordinate Clause), subject+v-1+other words (Principal Clause)
This structure is used in universal truth/situations.
Example: If you heat water at 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.
3.If+subject+1st form of Verb+ other words(Subordinate Clause), Imperative Sentence(Principal Clause)
Example: If you go to Delhi, meet my uncle there, please.
4. Subject+V-1/has or have+v-3+other words (Subordinate Clause, subject+modal verb+other words
Example:
If you feel hungry, you may/can eat something.
If you have completed your task, you may/can go home.
5. If+future tense+other words, you+future tense+other words
This structure is used when the speaker is doubtful or feeling too much hesitant.
Example: If you will help me with some money, I shall begin some work to earn my livelihood.
