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4. If the bank (not call) me back, I (be) angry.

5. If she (go) to Singapore, she (stay) with her cousin.

6. You (miss) the bus if you (not hurry).

7. If the tickets (be) too expensive, I (not go) to the
concert.

8. If you (want) to go downtown, I (drive) you.

6 SPEAK. Work with a partner. Take turns completing the sentences.

1. If we have a lot of homework, . . . 5. If I get up early tomorrow, . . .

2. If I pass this class, . . . 6. If I call my family tonight, . . .
3. If it’s sunny tomorrow, . . . 7. If you lend me twenty dollars, . . .

4. If I go to Rome, . . . 8. If we study together, . . .

If we have a lot of homework, I won’t go out with my friends tonight.

9.6 Adverb Clauses: If and When

If we see a bear, I’ll be scared.
Adverb Clause Main Clause
When they go hiking tomorrow, they’ll take a lot of pictures.

Adverb Clause Main Clause

1. Use if in an adverb clause to talk about If dinner costs more than $50, I’ll pay with my
situations or events you think are possible, credit card.
but you are not certain about.
2. Use when in an adverb clause to talk about When the semester ends, I will go to Miami.
situations or events you are certain will
happen.

3. Remember: Use a comma when an If- or When I go to the grocery store, I’ll get some
When- clause comes at the beginning of coffee.
the sentence.

7 Read each sentence. Does it describe a situation or event in the future that is certain or
not certain? Complete the second sentence with an if- or when- clause. Add a comma if
necessary.

1. Maybe the dolphin will swim too close to the shore.

If the dolphin swims too close to the shore, it will have problems.

2. Maybe the whale will come near the boat.

we’ll get some great photos.

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