Description Conditional Sentences
A conditional sentence in Indonesian means a sentence of supposition. They can be used to express cause and effect, the possibility of something happening, or a supposition that is unlikely to happen. Conditional sentences consist of four categories, and each category uses a different from. Nonetheless, every conditional sentence basically consist of an if clause and a main clause.
English Conditional
1. Conditional sentence type 0 (Zero type)
Conditional sentence type 0 is used to state the cause and effect of a well-known fact. If thing A happens, it will cause thing B.
Formula :
- If clause -> If + subject + verb 1 + object
- Main clause -> Subject + verb 1 + object
Example :
- If you freeze water, it turns into ice
- If you freeze water, it turns into ice
The color blue text is verb 1
2. Conditional sentence type 1 (The first type)
Something that is very likely to happen in the future if we do something.
Formula :
- If clause -> If + subject + verb 1
- Main clause -> Subject + modals present + verb 1 + object
Example :
- If I wake up late, I will miss the bus
- If I wake up late, I will miss the bus
The color blue text is verb 1, while the color red text is the modals present.