Writing & Grammar
Hi everyone:
Today I want to talk about something you may have never heard of: conditional phrases. Let’s keep it short and sweet. These are also known as if-then phrases.
If you study, then it is more likely you will get a good grade.
If you smoke, then there will be a negative effect on your health.
If you do something, what do you think will happen to you? This is a simple way to explain how to phrase a conditional phrase. You use a simple present tense and add a simple future tense. You do this today and then this will happen later on.
Hope this helps your writing!
Best,
Dr. Sheri
Sheri Dean Parmelee
Sheri Dean Parmelee has a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from Regent University. She writes books on practical tips for people who become unexpectedly unmarried and is working on her second novel in a series of contemporary romance/suspense novels. She teaches at three colleges, working with students from freshmen to graduate students. Her hobbies include running 8 miles a day and reading biographies and fiction.
