If-clause | main clause |
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Verb in the present tense | Verb in the future tense |
If you work hard, | you will succeed. |
Verb in the present tense | verb in the imperative |
If you want to take a photo, | press this button. |
If-clause | main clause |
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Simple past tense (subjunctive) | conditional tense (would do etc.) |
If she had wings, | she would fly. |
If-clause | main clause |
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Past perfect tense | perfect conditional |
If + past perfect | should / would have done |
If she had been tall enough, | she would have been recruited. |
1. If this wall fell down, many people would be hurt. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
2. If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
3. If you speak more slowly, everybody will understand you. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
4. She would have got a prize if she had done a good job. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
5. They will come if you invite them. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
6. If I were a singer, I'd sing for peace in the world. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
7. If I have time, I'll examine you. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
8. If you had left earlier, you wouldn't have missed the train. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
9. If the test had been easier, I'd have had a full mark. | Type I | Type II | Type III |
10. You won't learn much if you don't work harder. | Type I | Type II | Type III |