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 1. Study the rule and do the exercises 

We don’t normally use will, would or should in an if-clause. However,

1)   we can use will or would after if to make a polite request or suggestions .

 

For example:

if you will wait a minute, Mr Carrington will be able to see you. (will you please wait … - polite request)

 

Read, translate and explain why we use will or would in an if-clause:

If you will excuse me, I need to make an important phone call.

If you would be so kind as to help me with this task, I will be grateful.

If you will allow me, I'd like to share a few thoughts on the matter.

 

2)   we can use will or would after if to express insistence, determination (рішучість, щось зробити), or a strong reaction to a specific behavior or action.

For example:

if you will go on making so much noise, I’ll send you out.

(If you insist on making … - insistence)

 

Read, translate and explain why we use will or would in an if-clause:

If you will continue to arrive late, we'll have to take disciplinary action.

If you will keep interrupting me, I won't be able to finish my explanation.

If you will not cooperate, we cannot move forward with the project.

 

3)   we can use will or would after if to express uncertainty (usually with expressions such as I don’t know, I doubt, I wonder, etc.) In this case if means whether.

 

For example:

I wonder if he will call me tomorrow.

(I wonder whether … - uncertainty)

(I say: “Will he call me tomorrow?” – direct speech

I wonder if he will call me tomorrow. – indirect speech)

 

Read, translate and explain why we use will or would after if:

I'm not sure if she will be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.

I doubt if they would agree to the proposed changes.

I wonder if it will rain this weekend.

4.    we can also use should after if to talk about something which is possible, but not very likely to happen. It indicates a hypothetical situation with a low probability, where the speaker doesn't expect the event to occur.

If Paul should turn up, tell him to wait for me.

(I don’t really expect Paul to turn up.)

 

Read, translate and explain why we use should in an if-clause:

If it should rain, we will have to postpone the outdoor event.

If she should win the competition, she will receive a cash prize.

If he should change his mind, let me know immediately.

 Exercise. Fill in will (would) or should and explain your choice and write one sentence for each item

         If the plan ___ fail, we will have learned valuable lessons for the future.

I'm uncertain if he ___ be interested in joining us for dinner.

If you ___ please turn down the volume, I will concentrate better.

If you ___ not listen to my advice, you will face the consequences.

If you ___ continue to argue with me, I will have to end the discussion.

If the train ___ be delayed, we will have to find an alternative mode of transportation.

I don't know if she ___accept the job offer.

If you ___ pardon my interruption, may I offer a different perspective?

If you ___ keep making excuses, I won't be able to help you anymore.

2.  GB ex. 3 p. 40 (don't forget about the rule above)