CONDITIONAL CLAUSE

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What is a Conditional Clause?

For example:

• If you read this book, you will do well on the test.

In this construction, “If you read this book” → condition, serving as conditional clause. “you will do well on the test.” → conclusion, serving as conclusion clause.

In English a Conditional Clause is usually introduced by a conjunction such as if, unless, if not (See ConjunctionOpens in new window).

The Conditional Clause can come before or after the conclusion clause.

For example:

• You will do well on the test, if you read this book.

Here, “You will do well on the test” → conclusion clause, “if you read this book” → conditional clause.