Past
Real Conditional
Past real conditionals
describe what used to happen, but does not usually occur anymore. Past real
conditionals indicate that if or when this happened, that occurred.
Past
Real Conditionals
Past real conditionals
make conditional statements then show the result of such statements. Sentences
use "if" or "when" to make a statement then express an end
result. "If" or "when" can be used to start off a sentence
or be used to join two clauses.
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If/when + simple past clause (condition) |
Simple past clause (effect or result) |
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Simple past clause (effect or result) |
If/when + simple past clause (condition) |
Examples:
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If it rained, I took the bus to work. I have
a car now.
·
I took the bus to
work if it rained. I have a car now.
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If I studied hard, I passed all of my tests.
I am done with school now.
·
I passed all of my
tests if I studied hard. I am done with school now.
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When I went to parties, I usually brought a
dessert. I bring a bottle of wine now.
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I usually brought a
dessert when I went to parties. I bring a bottle of wine now.
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When I drank milk, my stomach used to hurt. I
don't drink milk anymore.
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My stomach used to
hurt when I drank milk. I don't drink milk anymore.
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