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1. If + present simple + modals
1.This type of sentence describes
possibilities, abilities and permissions.
If it stops snowing, we can go out!
..if you want to be like this
Main clause:You can smokeif-clause: If you want to be like this
note:
Either the if-clause or the main clause can come first in a conditional
sentence
You can smoke, if you want to be like this
orIf you want to be like this,
you can smoke
If you don’t want to have an accident, you must drive carefully
2. If + present simple + future simple
It describes what someone thinks will happen in a real
situation.You believe that the things you are
talking about will happen.
If I have no homework, I will go to play football.
If you graduate successfully from your school,
….I will buy you a new computer.
If I go with you to the party tonight,
…I will be very happy.
If you win the race,
…..you will get the car.
If I have an opportunity, I will travel all around the world.
If you tell me the number, I will write it down.
If the telephone rings, I will answer it.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses
Jane …….. (get) fat if she …… (eat) a lot of chocolate.
If the fog ……..(get) thicker, they ……(close) the airport
We …… (not go) to the park if it……(rain).
You …..(catch) a cold if you …..(play) outside.
You …..(ride) my bicycle if you ……(like).
If he ……(miss) the bus, he ….. (not arrive) at school on time.
If I …..(study) harder, I ….. (pass) my exam.
If we …..(walk) so slowly, we….. (be) late.