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Saying what you will do IF ...

(Compulsory Supplementary Material for Beta Intermediate Module. Suggested Supplementary Material for Gamma Lower Module. )

If + (present tense), Will (future). We use these forms to talk about something that is dependent on another action or condition. Example: If she comes, Peter will see her. I will help you if you need me.

EXERCISE 1. Write the sentences that state what will happen in the future. Example: If my friend has money for the tickets, she will visit me at Christmas. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If there is a lot of traffic, ___________________________________________________ If he invites me to his birthday party, _________________________________________ If my parents allow me to travel abroad, ______________________________________ If it is a foggy day, _______________________________________________________ If she has time tonight, ____________________________________________________ If he finishes his work early, ________________________________________________

EXERCISE 2. Match the sentences in column A with the ones in column B to form sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A You will be late They'll understand it Bill will take the message I'll do the shopping I'll give her a call We'll fail the test a) b) c) d) e) f) B if you need her. if I have time. if you miss the bus. if you phone me when I'm out. if you explain it to them. if the teacher doesn't clarify our doubts.

EXERCISE 3.

Complete the following sentences by adding an "if clause". Example: John will eat dinner. John will eat dinner if he likes the meal.

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You will learn English in 120 hours, _______________________________________ Ill buy those shoes , ______________________________________________________ Ill go to the beach, _____________________________________________________ She will have to pay for the book, _________________________________________ Well go to Europe next year, _____________________________________________ You wont have an accident, ______________________________________________

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EXERCISE 4. Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank spaces. 1. If you______________Liz, she will tell you what to do. a) asks b) to ask c) ask d) asked He_________________ some friends in Athens, if he has time. a) ll visit b) goes c) will visit d) Alternatives a) and c) They will get wet if it_________________ a) rained b) rains c) will rain d) None of the above. If Marie goes to the bank, she______________ some money for you. a) will get b) ll gets c) gets d) get If Jack is at home, he______________your message. a) receive b) will receive c) ll receives d) Alternatives b) and c) If you turn off the lights, we_____________in the dark. a) wont be b) are c) will be d) None of the above. If he arrives on time, he_____________with our boss. a) ll speak b) will speak c) Alternatives a) and b) d) None of the above.

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KEY CHECK. SAY WHAT YOU WILL DO IF ... EXERCISE 1. State what will happen in the future, if. Follow the example and check your word order. The following are examples of possible responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ... it will take a long time to get to work. ... we wont go shopping (will not) ... I will wear my new dress (blouse, skirt, shirt, etc.) ... I wont play soccer with my brother. ... I will invite a friend to go with me. ... I wont go to France again. ... we will stay home. ... I will not drive. ... she will help me with my homework ... she wont forget to help me. ... he will play tennis with his friend. ... he wont hurry home.

EXERCISE 2. Match column A with column B. 1. c) 2. e) 3. d) 4. b) 5. a) 6. f)

EXERCISE 3. Add an If clause. You may have a different answer. Check your word order. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. ... if you study. ... if they have my size. ... if I have time. ... if she loses it. ... if we have enough money. ... if you drive carefully. ... if you practice English. ... if they are not expensive. ... if it does not rain. ... if she doesnt take care of it. ... if we dont have to work overtime. ... if you dont speed.

EXERCISE 4. Multiple choice. 1. c) 2. d) 3. b) 4. a) 5. b) 6. c) 7. c)