The 'If' Factor
Chapter in 30 Seconds
Unlock the power of conditional thought by mastering the versatile '-engil' suffix.
- Identify the structure of real-world conditional clauses.
- Construct sentences expressing requirements or consequences.
- Apply the '-engil' suffix to various verb stems correctly.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to conditional clauses using '-engil'. You will learn to express hypothetical situations and requirements.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to: create complex sentences linking a requirement to an outcome using '-engil'.
Tips & Tricks (1)
Past Tense First
Key Vocabulary (5)
Real-World Preview
Planning a Trip
Review Summary
- [Verb Stem] + -engil
Common Mistakes
The conditional suffix must be attached directly to the verb form, not placed at the start as a separate word.
Ensure you are using the correct verb stem or tense form before adding the suffix.
Always join the suffix to the verb to keep the flow natural and grammatically correct.
Rules in This Chapter (1)
Next Steps
You are doing amazing! Mastering conditionals is a huge leap toward fluency. Keep practicing, and you'll be speaking like a native in no time.
Write a 'to-do' list using only conditional statements.
Quick Practice (3)
Find and fix the mistake:
Varu-engil njan varum.
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Which is correct?
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Mazha ___ njan varilla.
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Score: /3
