| Element | FORM/USE: PRESENT CONTINUOUS 'IF' CLAUSE , PLANS & ADVICE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | conditional |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'if' + present continuous or 'going to' to introduce a possible plan, with modal verbs or imperatives in the main clause to give advice. |
| Corrected Learner Example | Billy, if you are moving you should think a lot, first you have to go and see the two schools. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) However, if you are looking for fun and excitement, I would go for the city. (Argentina; B1 THRESHOLD; 2004; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) But if you are going to live in a town you should choose the large school. (Croatia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; German; Pass) In addition, if you are going to travel, please choose your partner very carefully. (Korea, South; B1 THRESHOLD; 1999; Korean; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | N/A |
