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Advanced Communication Skills

Notes
17. How I wish…
18. Make a note of the telephone number in case you …

19. If you…, you have only to say so.
20. If you really have been studying English for so long, it’s about time you…

Task Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the one
printed before it.
1. It’s my opinion that you should take more exercise.

If I …
2. Without proper lessons, you could pick up a lot of bad habits.
If you …

3. It would be a waste of everyone’s time to discuss the question any further.
If … if we …
4. You won’t get a loan without being able to offer some security.
You … unless …
5. Follow the instructions carefully and you won’t have any problems.

As long as …

11.2 Types of Conditional Sentences

I. Factual Conditional Sentences

Tense If Clause: Result Clause: Formula
Present Real If I eat, I get full. Simple Present + Simple Present
Past Real If I ate, I got full. Simple Past + Simple Past
Future If I eat, I will get full. Simple Present + Future
Additional elements used in these sentences:

1. Modals in one or both clauses
2. Not in one or both clauses
3. Progressive forms may be used in all the conditions

Example:
1. If you have enough money, you can buy one.
2. If you don't have enough money, you can't buy one.

3. If I am enjoying myself, I don't mind where I go.

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