We use what if at the beginning of a question when we are asking about the consequences of an action, particularly one that is undesirable. We refer in this way to present or future circumstances: What if I am made redundant and have no work? What shall we do then?
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What is if example sentence?
Examples of ‘what if’ in a sentence what if
- But what if you crave something else from your heroes?
- It made me wonder what if this happens to me and made me feel sad and depressed.
- But what if something goes wrong?
- So what if he’s asked them for money again?
What is the use of if?
In speaking, we often use if to introduce a polite request. If is usually followed by modal verbs will, would, can or could when it is used to be polite: If you’ll just tell Julie that her next client is here. (Can you tell Julie that …)
What does it mean what if?
: a question that asks someone to imagine what might happen or what might have happened. See the full definition for what-if in the English Language Learners Dictionary.
What is a good sentence sentence?
A good sentence is a complete sentence.
A complete sentence requires a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought—also known as an independent clause. This element of sentence structure can stand on its own, expressing an idea without the need for additional information.
What ifs or what ifs?
what–if. /ˌwɑːtˈɪf/ /ˌwʌtˈɪf/ plural what–ifs. Learner’s definition of WHAT–IF. : a question that asks someone to imagine what might happen or what might have happened.
Can I start sentence with if?
Modern-day grammar styles and teachers all agree that, YES, you can start a sentence with “IF” and many other conjunctions as well! “if” is used wherever there is a condition.
How do you use an if conjunction?
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- If you see him, give him this note.
- I’ll only stay if you offer me more money.
- If necessary I can come at once.
- You can stay for the weekend if you like.
- If anyone calls, tell them I’m not at home.
- If he improved his IT skills, he’d (= he would) easily get a job.
Which tense is if?
In conditional clauses with words like if, unless, even if, we often use present tense forms to talk about the future: We won’t be able to go out if it is raining. I will come tomorrow unless I have to look after the children.
What can I say instead of if?
synonyms for if
- assuming that.
- conceding that.
- granted that.
- in case that.
- on the assumption that.
- on the occasion that.
- supposing that.
- whenever.
What are if questions examples?
What If Questions Game
- What if (a famous novelist) had been a play writer instead?
- What if we could only talk in rhymes and meter?
- What if you could live anywhere in the world?
- What if you found out your house was infested with snakes?
- What if you had a money tree growing in your backyard?
What does if only mean?
Definition of if only
—used to talk about something that one wants to happen or be true If only she loved me in return! If only it would stop raining.
What are 5 examples of sentences?
Examples of simple sentences include the following:
- Joe waited for the train. “Joe” = subject, “waited” = verb.
- The train was late.
- Mary and Samantha took the bus.
- I looked for Mary and Samantha at the bus station.
- Mary and Samantha arrived at the bus station early but waited until noon for the bus.
What are 10 simple sentences?
50 examples of simple sentences
- She doesn’t study German on Monday.
- Does she live in Paris?
- He doesn’t teach math.
- Cats hate water.
- Every child likes an ice cream.
- 6.My brother takes out the trash.
- The course starts next Sunday.
- She swims every morning.
How do you write 5 sentences?
A five sentence paragraph consists of a main idea sentence, three sentences that explain the main idea with reasons, details or facts and a concluding sentence.
What are what if scenarios called?
hypothetical: a what-if scenario. noun. a hypothetical case or situation; conjecture: a series of what-ifs.
What could have beens?
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishˈmight-have-ˌbeens noun [plural] things that you wish had happened in the past but which never didExamples from the Corpusmight-have-beens• Byways of history, particularly might-have-beens, also suit the form well. We like to think about the might-have-beens.
What does it mean to make a conjecture?
1 : to arrive at or deduce by surmise or guesswork : guess scientists conjecturing that a disease is caused by a defective gene. 2 : to make conjectures as to conjecture the meaning of a statement. intransitive verb. : to form conjectures.
What are examples of conjunctions?
A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. e.g., but, and, because, although, yet, since, unless, or, nor, while, where, etc. Examples.
What are the 3 types of conditional sentences?
Conditional
| Conditional sentence type | Usage | If clause verb tense |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | General truths | Simple present |
| Type 1 | A possible condition and its probable result | Simple present |
| Type 2 | A hypothetical condition and its probable result | Simple past |
| Type 3 | An unreal past condition and its probable result in the past | Past perfect |
What are the 4 types of conditional sentences?
There are 4 basic types of conditionals: zero, first, second, and third. It’s also possible to mix them up and use the first part of a sentence as one type of conditional and the second part as another. These sentences would be called “mixed conditionals.”