BAHAN AJAR

CONDITIONAL SENTENCE

Learn the following explanation

– There are three types :

1. Type 1
Real Conditionals (Real Situations in the present or future)

Condition Independent clause

If + present tense , Future tense

eg : – If I study hard , I will pass the exam.

Fact : “I may study hard in the future”
– If I have a new motorcycle, I will be happy.
Fact : “I may have a new motorcycle in the future”
2. Type 2
Imposible Result (Unreal situation in the present time)
Condition Independent clause
If + past tense , S + would
could + V1
might

eg : – If I knew the answer, I would tell you.

Fact : “I don’t know the answer”
– If I were a millionaire, I would go around the wold.
Fact : “I am not a millionaire”
3. Type 3
Past Conditionals (Unreal situation in the past time)
Condition Independent clause
If + past perfect , S + would
could have + V3
might

eg : – If I had known your phone number. I would have called you.

Fact : “I didn’t know your phone number”
– If I had time, I would have visited you.

Activity 1
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses.
1. I would give her your message if I … (see) her.
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2. If she … (call) me on the telephone, I’ll speak to her.
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3. If he … (find) my diary, would he give it to me ?
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4. If you hadn’t locked all the drawers, the burglars … (not do) so much dam age.
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5. Mary … (go) to the party if you sent her a special invitation ?

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6. If I … (be) sick, I would have gone to a doctor.
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7. I would have told the police if someone … (steal) my car.
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8. He would watch television if he … (not have) so much homework.
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9. Will you buy the dress if it … (not be) expensive ?
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10. If I … (be) a president, I would visit all the nations in the world.

Activity 2
Correct the following sentences !
1. We’ll do the shopping if we had the time.
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2. Liza bring an umbrella if she knew it was going to rain.
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3. Is I will be in Paris, I will see the Eiffel Tower.
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4. If Sony parked his car in the appropriate place, the police won’t fine him.
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5. He would have taken a long vocation if he had have time.
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6. I’d have changed jobs if I were in your position.
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7. Mary are happy if Budi gives her a gold ring.
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8. If it would be cloudy I would have worn my raincoat.
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9. I would buy an eraser if I need one.
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10. If I decide to go to Bandung, I take the train.
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