Conditional sentences have a condition clause and a result clause.
e.g. - If we have money, we will go on a holiday.
We will go on a holiday if we have money.
In the example above, we see that the sentence can start with the condition or start with the result.
e.g. - If A, then B.
B if A
However, it is generally best to place the condition first (Cowan, 2008). Remember, the condition and the result remain the same regardless of their position in the sentence. The condition is always in the IF clause. Try this short activity to demonstrate your understanding of this simple but important concept.
e.g. - If we have money, we will go on a holiday.
We will go on a holiday if we have money.
In the example above, we see that the sentence can start with the condition or start with the result.
e.g. - If A, then B.
B if A
However, it is generally best to place the condition first (Cowan, 2008). Remember, the condition and the result remain the same regardless of their position in the sentence. The condition is always in the IF clause. Try this short activity to demonstrate your understanding of this simple but important concept.