Understanding If Clauses and Tenses

This video tutorial explains the concept of if clauses, which are often challenging for ESL learners. It covers the structure of if clauses, consisting of a conditional clause and a main clause. The video distinguishes between three types of if clauses based on the probability of the condition: first conditional (real and existing conditions), second conditional (unreal but changeable conditions), and third conditional (unreal and unchangeable past conditions). Each type is explained with examples. The video concludes with a challenge for viewers to practice what they've learned.

What is the main focus of the video?

• Learning about different tenses

• Understanding if clauses

• Improving vocabulary

• Practicing pronunciation

What does an if clause consist of?

• A question and an answer

• A conditional clause and a main clause

• Two main clauses

• A main clause and a question

How many types of if clauses are there?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

In the first type of if clause, what tense is used in the if sentence?

• Future tense

• Simple present

• Present continuous

• Simple past

What is the consequence tense in the first type of if clause?

• Past continuous

• Past perfect

• Present perfect

• Will future or modal auxiliary

What is the condition of the if sentence in the second type of if clause?

• Always true

• Real and existing

• Unreal but changeable

• Unreal and unchangeable

Which tense is used in the if sentence of the second type of if clause?

• Simple present

• Simple past

• Future tense

• Past perfect

What is the structure of the follow-up sentence in the second type of if clause?

• Will plus infinitive

• Would plus infinitive

• Is plus gerund

• Had plus past participle

In the third type of if clause, what is the condition of the if sentence?

• Real and existing

• Always true

• Unreal but changeable

• Unreal and unchangeable

Which tense is used in the if sentence of the third type of if clause?

• Past perfect

• Future tense

• Simple past

• Simple present