25.02.2013, 18:58
TYPE 0 : Cause and Effect - Habitual results - Advice/Commands
This type of conditional is used to talk about general truths. It can also be used to(gbkz: describe) cause and effect , facts , habitual reactions , commands and advice . The most commonly used form is ;
If + Simple present , Simple Present
If you heat the metal , it expands. (cause & effect)
I get angry if someone shouts at me. (habitual reaction)
If you boil water , it (gbkz: evaporate)s. (cause & effect)
I usually eat a few biscuits if I get hungry before lunch time. (habitual reaction)
If you go round the world , you return to the same point. (general truth)
"when" can be used instead of "if" in this type.
If it is hot , I wear thin clothes. (= When it is hot, I wear thin clothes.)
The door opens if you turn the(gbkz: switch) ( = when you turn the switch the door opens)
Advice and commands are also expressed in this type (Note : They are considered Type-1 in some books)
If you do not want to put on (gbkz: weight) don`t eat too much . (advice)
Don`t wait for me if I am late this evening. ((gbkz: command))
If you feel sick , see the doctor. (advice)
Stop smoking and (gbkz: take up a sport) if you want to keep fit. (advice)
This type of conditional is used to talk about general truths. It can also be used to(gbkz: describe) cause and effect , facts , habitual reactions , commands and advice . The most commonly used form is ;
If + Simple present , Simple Present
If you heat the metal , it expands. (cause & effect)
I get angry if someone shouts at me. (habitual reaction)
If you boil water , it (gbkz: evaporate)s. (cause & effect)
I usually eat a few biscuits if I get hungry before lunch time. (habitual reaction)
If you go round the world , you return to the same point. (general truth)
"when" can be used instead of "if" in this type.
If it is hot , I wear thin clothes. (= When it is hot, I wear thin clothes.)
The door opens if you turn the(gbkz: switch) ( = when you turn the switch the door opens)
Advice and commands are also expressed in this type (Note : They are considered Type-1 in some books)
If you do not want to put on (gbkz: weight) don`t eat too much . (advice)
Don`t wait for me if I am late this evening. ((gbkz: command))
If you feel sick , see the doctor. (advice)
Stop smoking and (gbkz: take up a sport) if you want to keep fit. (advice)