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13.2 Future Real Conditionals

]. Future real conditionals describe possible If he passes the exam, he will be very happy.

conditions in the future and real results. Condition Future Result
He won't graduate unless he passes.

Future Result Condition

2. Use the simple present in the /f clause. Use will or a If you go to Caracas next year, you will like it.
form of be going to in the main clause. If | finish by 8:00, I’m going to meet my friends.

3. Other modals (can, have to, could, may, might. If | don’t have to work late, | may go to a movie.
must, should) can be used in the /fclause or main If | can’t do the work, I'll tell you.
clause.

4. Imperatives can also be used in the main clause. If you go to the store, buy some coffee.

5.Remember: Unless means If. . .not. Unless we leave soon, we'll be late.

6 Complete the exercises.

A Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Use will.

1. Unless you make (make) a decision, someone else

will choose (choose) for you.

2. Ifyou (make) the wrong decision, it (hurt)
your future.

3. Ifa person (worry) too much about always making the right
decision, it (not be) good for his or her health.

4. If someone (think) too much about making the best decision, he or

she (have) a hard time making any decision at all.

5. Ifyou (not sleep) enough, it (be) harder
for you to make important decisions.

6. Unless you (ask) someone who knows you for advice, you
(not get) advice that is right for you.

7. Ifyou (be) afraid of change, you (not try)

anything new.
8. Ifa person (keep) an open mind, he or she

(earn) new things.

B SPEAK. Work with a partner. Compare your answers from exercise A. Then discuss where
other modals can be used in the sentences.

I think “might” can be used in number 1. Unless you make a decision, someone else might
choose for you.

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