Conditional and result clauses
Discover how to express cause and effect relationships in English using conditional and result clauses. Learn to connect ideas using words like 'if', 'unless', 'so', 'therefore', and 'as a result' to show how one action or situation leads to another.
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1.Conditional and result clause
1.1Conditional Sentences: Flexibility in Structure and Punctuation
Conditional sentences express hypothetical or possible situations and their consequences. English allows flexible placement of condition and result clauses, with specific punctuation rules governing their arrangement. Understanding these nuances helps writers create more dynamic and expressive sentences.
Basic Conditional Sentence Structures
| Clause Order | Example | Punctuation Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Condition → Result | If it rains, I will stay home. | Comma required when condition comes first |
| Result → Condition | I will stay home if it rains. | No comma needed when result comes first |
Practice Examples
If you eat a lot of junk food _____ , you'll get fat _____ .
I will stay home _____ , if it rains _____ .
If I study hard _____ , I will pass the exam _____ .
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