If …should Sometimes we use should in the if-clause to suggest that something is very unlikely. Note that would is not used in this case.… Continue reading
If clauses: special points to note
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If clauses exercise (match the following)
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Complete the following sentences. Answers It would be nice if you helped me a bit with the housework. 2. I would get up earlier if… Continue reading
Ordinary tense use in if-clauses
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There are mainly three common sentence patterns with if. These are often called the first, second and third conditionals. In the first conditional, we use… Continue reading
If-clauses exercise
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Complete the following sentences. Answers 1. She would be perfectly happy if she had a son. 2. If that was Ann, why didn’t she stop… Continue reading