English
If the pattern is clear, then the sentence is easier.
The result depends on the condition being true.
Conditionals are mental simulations. They let speakers say that one event depends on another: if this is true, then that follows; otherwise, a different result may happen. This structure is central to planning, reasoning, promises, and warnings.
Core concepts
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If introduces a condition.
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Then presents a result.
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Otherwise introduces an alternative path.
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Conditionals can describe real, possible, unlikely, or imaginary situations.
Examples
Spanish
Si el patrón está claro, entonces la oración es más fácil.
Spanish uses si for if and can use entonces for then.
Visual model
Conditional path
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If
condition to evaluate
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Then
result if true
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Otherwise
alternative if not true
A conditional turns a sentence into a branching model of reality.
Interactive exploration
Follow a conditional branch.
If
The if part sets the situation the speaker wants you to imagine.
If it rains...
Language detective
Identify the hidden structure
Separate the condition from the result.
Best: 0/5
Spanish
Si llueve, entonces esperamos.
Look for roles, time, mode, and polarity.
Knowledge check
Test the concept
Best: 0/3
Three conceptual checks