Thursday, January 8, 2015

If vs Even If

Instructions: Change the following sentences with if  to sentences with even if to reflect unexpected result.

1. If I had another week to work on the project, I could finish it (but I do not have another week to work on the project).

2.  If you have surgery, you will not die.

3.  If you get a loan from the bank, you can afford to buy that house.

4.  If I get more training in kung fu, I can defeat my opponent.

5.  If a guard had been placed at the gate, the robbery would not have taken place (but a guard was not placed at the gate).

6. If the aircraft had been checked prior to take off, the plane would not have crashed (but the aircraft was not checked prior to take off).

7. If the economy picks up next year, the government will not raise interest rates.

8. If the bank closes later, we can solve the problem with your account.

9. If you buy your girlfriend flowers, she will forgive you for cheating on her.

10. If there is in excess of three inches of snow on the ground tomorrow morning, classes will be canceled.

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