Conditional sentence: I'll believe it when I see it

[Gelawani]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #34 "Responses (7)", question 10

Frank: 'They say that all this rubbish is going to be taken away tomorrow.'
Jill: '.........'

(a) I believe when I see it.
(b) I'll believe it when seen.
(c) I'll believe it when I see it.
(d) I see it when I believe.

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #34 "Responses (7)", answer 10

Frank: 'They say that all this rubbish is going to be taken away tomorrow.'
Jill: 'I'll believe it when I see it.'

Correct answer: (c) I'll believe it when I see it.
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Is this a conditional sentence?

Gelawani

[Conchita]

Yes, it's a first conditional, also called conditional type 1, which refers to possible future situations.

[Ahmad Wali Popal]

It is ok to learn these kind of sentences .Thanks in advance,

[Mastap4ever]

Wow that's wonderful i enjoyed the conditional sentences.

[Majlinda]

Yes, it true. It is a conditional sentence. In most cases we are used to recognise conditionals by the "if " clause, but there are cases when we may use "when".
For eg. I'll believe if i see/ I'll believe when i see.

[Mone]

it is very helpfull ...so i can build my own conditional sentences

[Christina]

this type of conditional is rather easy for me! i would like to know more about conditional2! :P

[Thillaiganesh]

Sharajah reported for duty in time
or
Sharajh reported for duty on time
which is correct

[Mnanka]

On my side i still need more exercise to conditional type 1 sentences.Woukld yopu please help mme to know.What's the ways to recognize conditional type 1 sentences.

[Torsten]

Hi Mnaka,

You can read this: Conditional 1. In addition, I recommend you take a look at the following: How can I improve my writing skills?

TOEIC listening, question-response: Is it true that you pay less for your meal if you come here on Tuesdays?

[Madiha]

Is conditional is always in Simple Perfect Tense Or we can use in other tense too.

[Hano]

I think conditional can be in the past .Is this right?

[FernandaPaulade]

Yes! 1st conditional!

[Jamesrudybali]

hello guys, how u doing ? Well, this subject is interesting since lots of people use conditional sentences / utterances in many instances especially when they refer to a desired condition or circumstance they'd rather have . I have several conditional sentences to share and to ponder : I am a person with albinism as you see in my pic. Were you a person with albinism, what would you do ? should there be a support group / advocacy group on albinism, I would be delighted to join it. Btw i hv just created a blog on albinism community in Indonesia. U r welcome to check this out http://masyarakatalbinoindonesia.blogspot.com/. I do hope both people and parents / relatives of kids with albinism and normal people alike will be better informed and more supportive. Cheers

[Jamesrudybali]

I would like to share a litlle bit about conditional sentences , please correct me I am wrong. Alan.

There types of conditional type one the if clause is in the present , the main clause will be in present future . it denotes a future possibility as long as the condition is met or fulfilled . For example a Conditional love on the valentine"s day he he he , If she loves me , I will give her everything she ever thinks of .

the if clause is in the past tense, the main clause will be in past future tense . it denotes unreal present , contrary to the fact in the present .

Type two unconditional love , most recommended : I would still give her everything she ever thinks of even if she didn't love me Because she is created for me The fact she loves me

The if clause is in the past perfect, the main clause will be in past future perfect .

I would have given her everything she ever thought of if She had loved me

Type three , unreal past . this sentence denotes a wish contrary to the fact in the past . The fact she didn't love me.

we can also use inverted construction without if , If she were a girl with albinism , I would marry her ------- Were she a lady with albinism , I would marry her . Because I find out if my offspring be a person with albinism .

If you happen to meet Alan, please kindly convey my best regards to him. -------------- Should you happen to meet ..........

I think that's all for now, guys, I hope you find it useful. cheers