CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
What is conditional sentence?
A conditional sentence consists of two parts first is a condition and another is a main clause. If A goes, B comes. If the sun sets, the moon arises.
Examples
If it rains, he will have a bath.
In the above example ‘If it rains is a condition and ‘he will have a bath is the main clause because the precedent action which is about a bath totally depends on the first action which is a condition. Hence it is a conditional sentence.
The Main Clause: It is a part of a sentence and doesn’t depend on anything. It can give its meaning alone. It is also called an independent clause.
Types of conditional sentences
There are generally five types of conditional sentences.
· Present
· Past
· Past Perfect
· Imaginary
· Other types of conditional sentences
A general rule for conditional sentences
The condition in the sentence should never be in the future tense.
Example: If Rakesh will learn affiliate marketing, he will make a lot of money. ×
Here the condition is affiliate marketing hence it should not be in the future tense.
If Rakesh learns affiliate marketing, he will make a lot of money. ✓
Here the rule is applied as per the requirement hence it is an accurate sentence.
Type 1 Present
Formation: In the first type of conditional sentence we hope that the first action will come into existence only then another will happen. Therefore we always use the condition in the present tense and the second part of the sentence in the future indefinite tense.
{If + Present tense, Future indefinite tense (will/shall+ V1)}
Examples:
If she doesn’t like talking to him, he will not force her to do it.
If you have a dream, you will fulfill it with an effective strategy.
If you want to learn Content writing, you will have to learn English Grammar first.
If my friend is in trouble, I will surely go to help him out.
If the internet connection doesn’t work properly, it will affect my work efficiency.
Type 2
{If + Present tense (Sub+ V2), Future indefinite tense (would+ V1)}
In the second type of condition sentence, we repent for the past possibility that we couldn’t do.
Examples
If I had money, I would buy a range rover car.
If she learned English, she would work in an MNC company with an excellent profile.
If Raju didn’t drink limitlessly, he wouldn’t be hospitalized in an emergency.
If he had a job, he would not roam helter and skelter in the streets.
If I had an opportunity to learn digital marketing, I would have my own business.
Type 3 Past Perfect
Formation: {If + Subject + Past perfect (had+ V3), (Subject + would / could have + V3)}
If they had played in the match, we would have won it easily.
If I had completed my work timely, I would have slept by this time.
If she had got her tickets, she would have left India already.
If you had known me, I would have invited you to have dinner with me on my birthday.
If Rahul had learned how to use Microsoft Excel, he would have generated the bill.
Type 4 Imaginary
In the fourth type of conditional sentence, we imagine the things that are not present in the reality.
Formation: (If, Were, Would That, I wish, Had, Only If) you can start your
sentences with these words.
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Use |
First line |
Second line |
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has |
è |
Had |
Would |
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subject |
does |
è |
Past Indefinite |
+ |
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is |
è |
Were |
V1 |
Take the help of the above table and make some interesting sentences.
Examples
Were you here, I would not weep.
(the person is not currently available)
If he invited his friends, they would be here in time with a pleasurable surprise. (but he didn’t invite)
Had she money (if she had money), she would live a luxurious life. (doesn’t have money)
Only
if I were the Prime Minister, I would work for the welfare of my country. (I am not)
I wish I were a kid, I would play from morning to
evening. (I am not)
Type 5 Other types of Conditional sentences
Other conditional sentence rules for the IF clause with a detailed explanation.
è Permission
è Possibility
è Suggestion
è Universal truth
Examples
· If you want to play Cricket, you can go for half an hour. (Permission)
· If it is lightning, it may rain tonight. (Possibility)
· If you want to work from home permanently, you should learn digital marketing. (Suggestion)
· If you hurt someone, he cries. (Universal truth)
Some other rules for conditional sentences by using the below words that support the other conditions
(Unless, In case, Provided, Suppose, Supposing that, But for, as long as)
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Word |
Usage |
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Unless |
Condition |
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In case |
IF |
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Provided |
On condition that |
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Suppose |
Imagine |
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Supposing that |
Imagine |
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As long as |
by the end of time |
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But For |
if not just use But for + noun |
Unless
We can never win a race unless we have determination and confidence in ourselves.
Unless you execute the plan, the strategy is in vain completely.
In case
In case you need anything, please call me at this number anytime.
I can use my phone in case I have to phone someone.
Provided
I can trust you provided you promise not to deceive me in the future.
I will prove your mistake provided you will apologize for it.
Suppose/ Supposing that
Suppose she doesn’t come today, what will you do then?
Supposing that it was his off, I went to see him.
As long as
As long as I live I love you.
I didn’t sleep as long as she was working.
But for
But for Neha, I couldn’t do it.
But for food and water, we can’t live a long time.
