if / when

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if & when

Stepping Stones
year 3, Unit 4 

Grammar 11 (page 45 / 53)

Lesson goal:

I know when to use 'if' or 'when' in a sentence.

if versus when

The words 'if' and 'when' both say under what circumstances something else is going to happen. 

if

NE = als
Gebruik:
- als je niet zeker weet of iets gaat gebeuren
- om een voorwaarde aan te geven

If you see Francis, tell her she's late for class.
I would buy a new car, if I win the lottery, 

when

NE = wanneer

Gebruik: wanneer je zeker weet dat iets gaat gebeuren.

I'll scream when I see Eminem in concert this July.

I'll lock the door when I go out later.

____ I'm late, start eating dinner without me.

____ you'll tell anyone my secret, I'll have to unfriend you.

She always takes a shower, ____ she's been running.

(if/when) it rains tomorrow, we can't have a picnic.

1. If
2. When

I'm going to London. I'll phone you (if/when) I get back.

1. if
2. when

My parents will buy me a car (if/when) I turn eighteen.

1. if
2. when

We'll catch the train (if/when) we leave immediately.

1. if
2. when

Practice

• Finish exercises 53 and 54 on pages 44-45 of your book.
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