单元 21: When and if
Unfinished conditional sentences
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课程 4
We normally think of a conditional sentence as having two parts. Sometimes though, English speakers will only say the conditional clause, the 'if' part. Tim explores this topic in this video.
练习题 1
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Not finishing conditional sentences
If you do something, something will happen. That's an example of a typical conditional sentence. It has two parts. An 'if clause' and a main clause. In spoken English, in particular circumstances, it's possible to leave out the main clause. Tim looks at how and when this happens in this video.
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Summary
The main clause of a conditional sentence can be left out when its meaning is clearly understood. This can often be the case with:
- polite requests
If you could just help me with this.
If you wouldn't mind passing me the stapler.
If you could get here by four. - angry threats
If you do that one more time!
If you don't tidy your room up!
If you're late again! - regrets and recriminations
If only I hadn't sold the car.
If you hadn't left it so late to book the flight.
If only she'd been more careful with her wallet.
To do
Can you tell the difference between a polite request and an angry comment? Try the quiz to find out.
Angry or polite?
5 Questions
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
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练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
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Someone isn't happy with the behaviour of their teenage child.帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
Someone needs help waking up.帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
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Think about someone needing some help with something.帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
Think about parents being called by the school because their child has misbehaved, again.帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
The boss wants to see someone, it could be bad news or good news.Question 1 of 5
Angry comment
Polite request
Excellent!太棒了！Bad luck!加分:
Angry or polite?
5 Questions
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
Someone isn't happy with the behaviour of their teenage child.Question 1 of 5
帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
Someone needs help waking up.Question 2 of 5
帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
Think about someone needing some help with something.Question 3 of 5
帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
Think about parents being called by the school because their child has misbehaved, again.Question 4 of 5
帮助
练习题
For each unfinished sentence decide whether it is an angry comment or a polite request and drag it to the correct box.
提示
The boss wants to see someone, it could be bad news or good news.Question 5 of 5
Excellent!太棒了！Bad luck!加分:
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本课语法
The main clause of a conditional sentence can be left out when its meaning is clearly understood. This can often be the case with:
polite requests
If you could just help me with this.
If you wouldn't mind passing me the stapler.
If you could get here by four.angry threats
If you do that one more time!
If you don't tidy your room up!
If you're late again!regrets and recriminations
If only I hadn't sold the car.
If you hadn't left it so late to book the flight.
If only she'd been more careful with her wallet.
