Example of Conditional Propositions

A proposition, as opposed to a sentence, is a syntactic construction that depends on another part of the sentence and which is generally linked by means of a nexus (for example, a conjunction or a locution). The propositions, together, form compound sentences; a single sentence can be made up of several propositions.

The conditional statements, as its name implies, express a necessary or hypothetical condition for what the topic sentence indicates to take effect. That is, what is expressed by the predicate of the The main sentence will be carried out if the condition set forth in the conditional proposition is fulfilled. For example:

• "They are going to take five points away from you if you don't deliver the material on time": The conditional proposition if you don't deliver the material on time indicates something to be done as a condition (deliver material) so that the main sentence (take away five points).
• “If you accompany me I would be very happy ”: the proposition indicates a condition (if you accompany me) so that the statement in the main sentence (rejoice)
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• "I will have the luggage ready in case they call me for the trip”: The proposition headed by the nexus if informs us of a necessary condition (call me for the trip) so that the main sentence (have the luggage ready).

How are conditional statements structured?

If we analyze the previous examples, we can see that the conditional statements form the following structure:

• Main sentence + conditional nexus + conditional proposition
• We will eat as a family (or. principal) unless (nexus) my father and brother are late (conditional statement)

The conditional links to introduce this type of proposition are the following:

• Yes: “If you interrupt again, the teacher is going to be very upset "," My dogs get very anxious if I don't take them out for a walk”.
• If: “We have cheaper packages in case these are out of your budget”.
• As long as: "They can take a day off as long as they notify the administration in advance”.
• What: “As long as I don't clarify what happened, the others will continue to think badly of him "
• On condition that: “As long as you don't tell anyoneI'll tell you what the secret of the sauce is ”.
• Unless: “They cannot be saved unless a miracle really happens”.
• Provided: "He said yes to everything they requested as long as they didn't bother”.

Examples of conditional statements (explained):

The following examples show the parts of speech: what is the main sentence, what is the link that connects the main sentence to the proposition, and what is the proposition. In each example the conditional statement is highlighted in bold:

1. Yes (nexus) you want (proposition) I come by you at six (main sentence).
2. I'll take you to the dance (main sentence) Yes (nexus) you promise to be punctual (proposition).
3. Yes (nexus) you pay attentionto everything the teacher says (proposition), you will learn sooner (main sentence)
4. It could take two subjects (main sentence) Yes (nexus) I attend class in the afternoons (proposition)
5. Yes (nexus) Do you want me to tell you the true (proposition), you can't tell anyone else (main sentence)
6. They will give us a prize of a stuffed animal (main sentence) Yes (nexus) we managed to score the three balls in the baskets (proposition).
7. If (nexus) arrive before us (proposition) set us aside a couple of places at your table (main sentence)
8. My dogs don't eat kibbles (main sentence) Yes (nexus) I don't give it to them with some more food (proposition).
9. How not (nexus) pass the final exam (proposition), my parents are going to kill me (main sentence)
10. Children do not pay (main sentence) as long as (nexus) do not exceed this height (proposition).
11. Yes (nexus) you walk through this door (proposition) you will find a special level that is hidden (main sentence)
12. We can go to dinner tonight (main sentence) Yes (nexus) Do you have time (proposition)
13. My father would buy me the car (main sentence) on condition that (nexus) I will pay the other half with money from my own work (proposition).
14. Not the right person for you (topic sentence) Yes (nexus) all the time you are doubting the relationship (proposition).
15. Provided (nexus) they will give you the best fish (proposition) he went to the fish shop at dawn (main sentence)
16. Yes (nexus) you can't with that weight (proposition) don't put so much effort on your muscles (main sentence)
17. Yes (nexus) you really liked the first season (proposition), you have to definitely see the second part (main sentence)
18. If (nexus) no one is at home (proposition) they will reschedule the delivery of the package (main sentence)
19. You will find everything you are looking for (main sentence) Yes (nexus) you search much more carefully (proposition).
20. How not (nexus) come on timewith the order again (proposition), we will never buy anything from them again (main sentence)
21. Two people can sit at the same time as long as (nexus) do not exceed 160 kilograms (proposition).
22. Yes (nexus) send an email (proposition) they won't answer you so quickly (main sentence)
23. Lucas and Mirna will let us know (main sentence) Yes (nexus) there are already places available to park (proposition)
24. They would give you the house at a better rental price (main sentence) on condition that (nexus) implement various improvements during the first year of the contract (proposition).
25. You can't understand what it feels like to have children (topic sentence) Yes (nexus) you have never had responsibilities (proposition).
26. Provided (nexus) charge me less (proposition) I will pay for the service in advance (main sentence)
27. Yes (nexus) you don't have money to pay for your ticket (proposition) we can lend it to you in the meantime (main sentence)
28. We are going to get a much cheaper majority price (main sentence) Yes (nexus) we buy from twenty-five items (proposition).
29. If (nexus) get the scholarship (proposition), they will ask you for an account number and your tax number.
30. The others would find out about his theft (main sentence) Yes (nexus) I was still so reckless (proposition).
31. How not (nexus) answer me the phone or the mail (proposition), I will have to go personally to your offices (main sentence)
32. I like to lend my books (main sentence) as long as (nexus) return them to me (proposition).
33. Yes (nexus) do you have something to say or do you have doubts (proposition), this is the time to say anything (main sentence)
34. They are going to give you a very expensive fine (main sentence) Yes (nexus) do not remove your vehicle from this pedestrian crossing (proposition)
35. The order will be delivered to us tomorrow (main sentence) on condition that (nexus) today let's pay the rest of the deposit (proposition).
36. This Italian sauce would be very tasty (main sentence) Yes (nexus) we put a little parmesan (proposition).
37. Provided that (nexus) forgive him (proposition), did everything he could to recover her love (main sentence)
38. Yes (nexus) two people signed up for the gym (proposition) we get a better price (main sentence)
39. I will have to take off my handsfree (main sentence) Yes (nexus) you do not listen to me (proposition).
40. If (nexus) the lawsuit does not come to fruition (proposition), an appeal of the decision can be requested to the court (main sentence)
41. You won't believe me (main sentence) Yes (nexus) I am telling you the truth (proposition).
42. How not (nexus) change your mind (proposition), we can't do anything about it (topic sentence)
43. You can schedule an appointment the same day (main sentence) as long as (nexus) be several hours in advance (proposition).
44. Yes (nexus) try this chilli sauce (proposition) you will find it very spicy (main sentence)
45. You will get a prize (topic sentence) Yes (nexus) you find the three equal figures (proposition)
46. The product can be returned (main sentence) on condition that (nexus) is in optimal condition (proposition).
47. Yes (nexus) they do not answer any of the questions (proposition) is considered as an error.
48. Provided (nexus) eat your vegetables (proposition), the mother puts the cartoons to the child (main sentence)
49. Yes (nexus) they spend the reserve money (proposition), they won't have anything for emergencies (main sentence)
50. They'll be passing by with an envelope (topic sentence) Yes (nexus) someone wants to cooperate with the cause (proposition)
51. If (nexus) do not return the internet (proposition), we will call the company to file a complaint (main sentence)
52. You can write to us in the following email (main sentence) Yes (nexus) you want information about our courses (proposition).
53. How not (nexus) find the keys (proposition) we will stay outside the house (main sentence)
54. My parents let my fifteen-year-old brother drive (main sentence) as long as (nexus) they are supervising it (proposition).
55. Yes (nexus) I get more than 30 percent of scholarship (proposition) yes I could enroll in this university (main sentence)
56. Call me on the phone or send me a message (main sentence) Yes (nexus) Do you have any doubt (proposition)
57. We will share expenses (main sentence) on condition that (nexus) what we put is fair (proposition).
58. I don't want to see the series anymore (main sentence) Yes (nexus) my favorite character dies (proposition).
59. Provided that (nexus) the child no longer threw a tantrum (proposition), his parents bought him the toy he was asking for (main sentence)
60. Yes (nexus) at least five students do not enroll (proposition) the course cannot be taught (main sentence)