条件句ConditionalSentence.pptVIP

Hunan Agricultural University, 朱乐红 李湘 * Conditional Sentence 条件句 Key Points Type I ~Type IV Conditionals Mixed Conditionals Replacing if Omitting if if vs. when; in case vs. if 34.1 Introduction Conditional sentences consist of 2 parts one that expresses the condition Introduced by the word “if”, commonly known as “if clause”. one that expresses the consequence. Example: If you work hard, you will succeed. If a boy looks at me, I am flattered. There are four main types of conditional patterns. Type I : whenever-type real conditional Type II : probable real conditional Type III : improbable unreal conditional Type IV : imaginary unreal conditional 34.2 Type I : whenever-type real conditional Use: to denote universal truths or general validity to denote present habitual actions to denote past habitual actions If=when/whenever/every time If clause main clause Simple present Simple past Simple present Simple past If you pour oil on water, it floats. If I make a promise, If the weather was nice, I keep it. she often walked to work. 34.3 Type II : Probable Real Conditional Used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. If clause main clause Simple Present will-future imperative modal + infinitive If I study, I will pass the exams. If you see John tonight, If Ben gets up early tell him to e-mail me. he can catch the bus. Exercise 1 如果核武器用于世界大战，世界就会毁灭。 If nuclear weapons are employed in a world war, the world will be destroyed. Exercise 2 Make up a sentence using the following phrases. Example lazy, fail in exam If you’re lazy, you’ll be failed in the exam. 1. not rain tomorrow, go for a picnic Answer 2. go to school on foot, late Answer 3. do not have breakfast, hungry Answer 34.4 Type III: Improbable Unreal Conditional Used for talking about unreal situations in the present or in the future. If clause main clause Simple Past would infinitive could infinitiv