B1 · Intermedio Capítulo 30

Conditional Sentences

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Lo que aprenderás

Using 'tha' to express hypothetical situations and consequences. Mastering 'if-then' logic.

Consejos y trucos (4)

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The 'Gôr' Bridge

Always try to include 'ก็' (gôr) in your result clause. It's the secret to sounding like a native speaker rather than a textbook.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Tha'
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Keep it simple

Don't overcomplicate the goal. Keep it to one verb.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Phuea'
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Use 'ก็' for flow

Always include 'ก็' in written Thai to make your sentences sound professional and smooth.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Hypothetical Markers
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Don't skip 'ก็'

Even if you think it's optional, using 'ก็' makes your logic sound much clearer to native speakers.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequence Clauses

Práctica rápida (10)

Which sentence correctly uses 'gôr'?

If you are free, then call me.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ถ้าคุณว่าง ก็โทรหาผมนะ
'ก็' (gôr) should come before the verb in the result clause.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Tha'

Choose the best fit.

___ hai khao chai, rao tong...

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Phuea
Phuea is for purpose.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Phuea'

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Chan pai phro kin.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Chan pai phuea kin.
Phuea is for purpose.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Phuea'

Find the mistake: 'ผมไม่รู้ถ้าเขาจะมาไหม'

Find and fix the mistake:

ผมไม่รู้ถ้าเขาจะมาไหม

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Both A and B
For 'whether', use 'waa... rue-plao'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Tha'

Fill in the blank.

ถ้าไม่___ ก็ไม่รู้

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ถาม
Asking leads to knowing.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequence Clauses

Fill in the blank with the correct conditional marker.

___ ฝนตก เราจะไม่ออกไปข้างนอก

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ถ้า
'ถ้า' (tha) is the word for 'if'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Tha'

Fill in the blank.

Chan pai ___ rian.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: phuea
Phuea is for purpose.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Conditional 'Phuea'

Fill in the blank with 'ถ้า' or 'ก็'.

___คุณว่าง ___มาหาผมนะ

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ถ้า, ก็
ถ้า starts the condition, ก็ links the result.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Hypothetical Markers

Choose the correct sentence.

Which is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ถ้าฝนตก ก็เปียก
Requires both 'ถ้า' and 'ก็'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Consequence Clauses

Fix the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

ถ้าเขามา ผมไป

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ถ้าเขามา ผมก็ไป
Need the particle 'ก็'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Hypothetical Markers

Score: /10

Preguntas frecuentes (6)

It's very rare. In Thai, the condition almost always comes first. Putting it at the end sounds like an afterthought or a translation from English.
Not strictly mandatory in casual speech, but your Thai will sound 'broken' or 'robotic' without it. It's highly recommended to use it.
Yes, it is common for emphasis.
It is neutral.
In casual speech, you can omit it, but in writing, it is better to include it for clarity.
No, 'ถ้า' must introduce the condition at the start of the clause.
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