PRESENT REAL CONDITIONALS

PRESENT REAL CONDITIONALS

1. We use it to describe real conditions and results that are certain.

2. Habits

   • Use simple present or present progressive in the if-clause and simple present in the result clause.
     • If I'm watching a movie, I use Netflix.

3. General truths

   • Use the simple present if both clauses.
     • If I water the plants, they grow.

4. With modal in the result clause

   • Use modal in the result clause to express possibility, advice or necessity.
     • If you don't wear a uniform, you shouldn't enter to school.

5. With an imperative in the result clauses

   • Use imperative in the result class to give instructions, commands, and invitations.
     • If you don't clean your room, you don´t go out at nitgh.

6. Position of the if- clause

   • If- clause can come at the beginning or at the end of the sentence.
     • If I do my homework, I have good grades.

7. PRC with When instead of If

   • We sometimes use when with present progressive in both clauses.
     • When Juan is practicing his speaking, he is listening and talking.