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Understanding Conditional Clauses in English

The document outlines different types of conditional sentences, categorized into four types: Type I (simple present), Type II (simple past), Type III (past perfect), and their respective result clauses. It also lists alternatives to 'if' such as 'when', 'unless', and 'provided'. Additionally, it explains that a clause consists of a subject, verb, and object.

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Understanding Conditional Clauses in English

The document outlines different types of conditional sentences, categorized into four types: Type I (simple present), Type II (simple past), Type III (past perfect), and their respective result clauses. It also lists alternatives to 'if' such as 'when', 'unless', and 'provided'. Additionally, it explains that a clause consists of a subject, verb, and object.

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Type If clause Result clause Value

0 SIMPLE PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT Real and Scientific Facts


If water reaches 100°C, It boils.
I SIMPLE PRESENT WILL Personal decision
CAN + B.V
MAY
If it rains tomorrow, I will wear my coat.
II Simple Past WOULD Less than 5% probable b
COULD + B.V NOT IMPOSSIBLE
SHOULD
If I won the lottery, I would buy a new house.
III Past perfect WOULD Condition impossible to fulfi
(had + past participle) COULD + have+ past participle REGRET
SHOULD
If I had studied harder, I would have had better grades.
The conditional
Alternatives to «if»
When
As long as
Provided
Providing
Unless = à moins que
In case

A clause is a part of a sentence with a s+v+o

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