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IF Clause Type 1 and 2 Type o If Clause Main Clause Use

The document describes three types of if clauses. Type 1 uses a present simple if clause and future tense main clause to describe real and likely future situations. Type 2 uses a past simple if clause and modal "would" in the main clause to discuss unreal or unlikely present/future situations. Examples are provided for each type.

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IF Clause Type 1 and 2 Type o If Clause Main Clause Use

The document describes three types of if clauses. Type 1 uses a present simple if clause and future tense main clause to describe real and likely future situations. Type 2 uses a past simple if clause and modal "would" in the main clause to discuss unreal or unlikely present/future situations. Examples are provided for each type.

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IF Clause Type 1 and 2

Type o If clause Main clause Use


Present Simple Present Simple General truth
If you put ice in It melts.
the sun,
If I have a cold, I stay at home.

Type 1 If clause Main clause Use


Present Simple Future tense Real, likely to
happen in the
future
If you hurry, You will not miss Possible situations
the train. and their results
If you touch that, You’ll burn
yourself.

Type 2 If clause Main clause Use


Past Simple Would + V1 Unreal, unlikely to
happen in the
present or future
If knew the I would tell you.
answer,
If I were you, I would go to the Advice
doctor.

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