Reasons and simple possible conditions
Use to give a reason: . Keep a normal subject and verb in the reason clause. A short answer can start in conversation.
A conditional sentence describes a possible situation and its result. Use for a possible situation: . The if-clause normally uses present simple, even when the result is future. Do not add to this basic if-clause.
This useful pattern can be learned with a few short messages. A simpler present result is also possible for a routine: .
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Give the reason for staying. | ||
| Give the reason for staying. | ||
| Give a possible future condition. | ||
| Give a possible future condition. | ||
| Use present simple in the basic if-clause. | ||
| Use present simple in the basic if-clause. | ||
| Answer with a reason. | ||
| Answer with a reason. | ||
| Give the future result of the condition. | ||
| Give the future result of the condition. | ||
| Use present simple after if. | ||
| Use present simple after if. | ||
I’m staying because I like the people.Give the reason for staying.
If it rains, I’ll stay at home.Give a possible future condition.
If it rains, I’ll stay at home.Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
Why are you staying? Because I like it here.Answer with a reason.
If I have time, I’ll come.Give the future result of the condition.
I’ll help if you need me.Use present simple after if.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the patterns
Tap the form described in this unit.
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Give the reason for staying.
, .
Give a possible future condition.
, .
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
? .
Answer with a reason.
, .
Give the future result of the condition.
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Use present simple after if.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Choose the right word for the gap.
I’m staying I like the people.
Give the reason for staying.
it rains, I’ll stay at home.
Give a possible future condition.
If it , I’ll stay at home.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
Why are you staying? I like it here.
Answer with a reason.
If I have time, I’ll .
Give the future result of the condition.
I’ll help if you me.
Use present simple after if.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete a short message
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
I’m staying I like the people.
Give the reason for staying.
it rains, I’ll stay at home.
Give a possible future condition.
If it , I’ll stay at home.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
Why are you staying? I like it here.
Answer with a reason.
If I have time, I’ll .
Give the future result of the condition.
I’ll help if you me.
Use present simple after if.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build useful sentences
Put the words in order.
Give the reason for staying.
Give a possible future condition.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
Answer with a reason.
Give the future result of the condition.
Use present simple after if.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
Give the reason for staying.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Give the reason for staying.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Give a possible future condition.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Give a possible future condition.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Use present simple in the basic if-clause.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Answer with a reason.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Answer with a reason.
You say:
Choose the form that fits this meaning and the English pattern explained in the unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
