Conditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2, 3)

Class Note

Different Functions of “If-clause” - Talk about _________________ events and situations.

o Things which may or may not ________________.

o Things which may or may not ________________.

Circle the one which will probably happen, cross out the one which will not. a) If we play tennis, I will win. b) If we had played tennis, I would have won.c) If we played tennis, I would win.d) If we play tennis, I win.

Below is a table summarizing the basic functions and examples of different types of conditional sentences.

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Type Function Example Meaning of the example

0 - Refer to _________.

- The “if” can be replaced by ___________ or ___________.

If I play tennis, I win.____________ I stay out late, I always get a taxi home.____________ I stay out late, I always get a taxi home.

I _____________ win when I play tennis.

1 - When the event in the “if-clasue” happens, the second event will ____________ happen.

If I play tennis, I will win.

I _____________ will win when I play tennis. (i.e. I may have ____________ chance of losing.)

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Conditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2, 3)

In-Class Exercise 1 – Comparing Type 1 and Type 2 Conditional Sentences (Longman Understanding and Using English Grammar Chapter 20)Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses. Some of the sentences are contrary to fact, and some are not.

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Conditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2, 3)

In-Class Exercise 2 – Type 3 Conditional Sentences (Longman Understanding and Using English Grammar Chapter 20)Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses. All of the sentences to complete are contrary to fact.

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Conditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2, 3)

Take-Home Exercise 1 – Understanding Conditional Sentences (Longman Understanding and Using English Grammar Chapter 20)Answer the questions with “yes” or “no”

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Conditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2, 3)

Take-Home Exercise 2 – Basic Verb Forms in Conditional Sentences (Longman Understanding and Using English Grammar Chapter 20)Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses.

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Conditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2, 3)

Take-Home Exercise 3 – Comparing Type 1 and Type 2 Conditional Sentences(Longman Understanding and Using English Grammar Chapter 20)Complete the sentences with the verbs in parentheses.

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