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Conditional 1 - Coggle Diagram
Conditional 1
when is it used
Conditional 1 is used to
- talk about what might happen possibly in the future
If it rains, I won't go to the park.
If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.
If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes
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punctuation
If-clause last
- no comma between clauses
You get fat if you eat too much.
If-clause first
- followed by a comma
If you eat too much, you get fat.
Inverted if-less structures
- followed by a comma
Had I realised what you intended,
words to introduce conditionals (if, unless, as long as, provided…)
If, as long as, provided
- pre-requirement for the other clause (possible)
You can borrow my bike providing/provided you bring it back.
You're welcome to stay with us as/so long as you share the expenses.
If, imagine, supporting
- pre-requirement for the other clause (imaginary, unreal)
Imagine we could all fly.
Wouldn't that be fun! Supposing you'd missed the train. What would you have done?
Unless + present simple
- used in the meaning ’expect if’
Come tomorrow unless I phone. I'll take the job unless the pay is too low.
I'll be back tomorrow unless there's a plane strike.
Let's have dinner out - unless you're too tired.
I'm going to dig the garden this afternoon, unless it rains.
- NOT used for other if-negatives
I'll drive over and see you, unless the car breaks down
I'll be surprised if the car doesn't break down soon
So we'll meet this evening at 7.00 - unless my train's late.
If my train isn’t late it will be the first time this week,
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