Verbs: Conditionals — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition
Summary of Verbs: Conditionals for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition. Conditional sentences express a situation and the result that.
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Conditional sentences express a situation and the result that depends on it. A conditional sentence has two clauses: the if-clause and the main clause. The if-clause lays down the condition, and the main clause shows the result, action, or response that depends on that condition. Conditionals may de
Key Concepts
A conditional sentence is one
A conditional sentence is one in which one clause lays down the condition for the action in the second clause. It has two parts: the if-clause and the
The if
The if-clause gives the condition. Example: in "If you qualify the written test, you will get this job," the condition is in the if-clause.
The main clause gives the result
The main clause gives the result or action that depends on the condition in the if-clause.
Type 0 conditionals describe general truths
Type 0 conditionals describe general truths or scientific facts. Pattern: If ... simple present, ... simple present. Example: If we love others, other
Type I conditionals describe probable
Type I conditionals describe probable or likely situations. Pattern: If ... simple present, will ... The if-clause can also use present continuous or
Learning Objectives
- Identify the if-clause and the main clause in a conditional sentence.
- Understand the meaning and use of Type 0, Type I, Type II, and Type III conditionals.
- Use the correct tense pattern in each type of conditional sentence.
- Recognise that the main clause in Type I can use modals other than will or a command.
- Use might and could in improbable conditionals.
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