Grammar Point 8: if/when clauses review

If or When?

·         Use if for something you think might happen:

If it rains on Friday night I will stay in and finish my homework.

I will stay in and finish my homework, if it rains Friday night.

(I might be doing my homework on Friday night –it might not rain)

·         Use when to talk about things that you are certain about.

I will do my homework when I get home.

When I get home, I will do my homework.

(I will be doing my homework tonight when I get home)

Activity Writing:

Write two paragraphs about what will happen if or when you . . . graduate/stop going to school/continue to go to school/accept a scholarship to study in the US/get married/get pregnant/get a job

These documents are revised and adapted for students use by Genevieve BALDERSTON

Taken from TERMINALES CURRICULUM TEACHER'S GUIDE.