Primeiro Condicional: Se você estiver fazendo... (Presente Contínuo)
If + Present Continuous pra ligar o que está rolando agora com consequências futuras ou planos.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'If + Present Continuous' to talk about results of actions happening right now or future plans.
- Use for current actions: 'If you're looking for your keys, they're here.'
- Use for future plans: 'If you're coming tonight, I'll buy extra pizza.'
- The result clause usually uses 'will' or a modal like 'can' or 'should'.
Overview
If it rains, I will stay at home. Essa é a base, o feijão com arroz.If you're doing...). Esta estrutura é indispensável para soar mais natural e preciso. Imagine que você está no trabalho e vê um colega concentrado em um relatório.se você trabalha..., mas sim se você está trabalhando.... Em inglês, essa distinção é fundamental. O uso do Present Continuous na oração condicional (a *if-clause*) sinaliza que a condição é dinâmica: ela está se desenrolando no momento da fala ou faz parte de um arranjo pré-estabelecido.
aspecto da condição.- 1Ações em progresso no momento da fala: A condição não é um fato permanente, mas algo que está acontecendo
now. Por exemplo:If it's still raining when you leave, you'll need an umbrella. Aqui, o falante está observando a chuva cair e prevendo uma consequência direta baseada nessa continuidade. - 2Planos e arranjos futuros: No inglês, o Present Continuous é frequentemente usado para falar de algo que já decidimos ou agendamos. Quando levamos isso para a condicional, estamos dizendo que, se aquele plano se mantiver, algo acontecerá. Exemplo:
If we're meeting at 7 PM, I'll arrive a bit early. Não é uma suposição vaga; é um plano que já existe.
se para algo contínuo, geralmente recorremos ao Futuro do Subjuntivo combinado com o gerúndio: Se você estiver fazendo....
to be (am/is/are) e o verbo principal com -ing. O segredo é lembrar que o inglês usa o presente do indicativo dentro da if-clause para expressar essa ideia que, para nós, soa como subjuntivo.will, mas como você verá adiante, o inglês é muito flexível e permite o uso de modais como can, might ou até imperativos. Essa flexibilidade permite que você ajuste o grau de certeza ou a intenção da sua frase.quebra-cabeça. Vamos dividir a formação para que fique claro.If + Sujeito + am/is/are + Verbo--ing (Condição) + , + Sujeito + will/won't + Verbo Base (Resultado).If + you + are + studying | If you're studying for the exam... |you + will + pass | ...you will pass. |will seja o mais comum para resultados prováveis, no nível B1 você deve começar a usar outras ferramentas para soar mais sofisticado. Você pode substituir o will por:- Modais de Capacidade ou Permissão (
can):If you're driving, you can pick me up.(Se você estiver dirigindo, você pode me buscar.) - Modais de Possibilidade (
might/may):If she's feeling sick, she might cancel the meeting.(Se ela estiver se sentindo doente, ela pode/talvez cancele a reunião.) - Modais de Conselho ou Obrigação (
should/must):If you're looking for a job, you should update your LinkedIn.(Se você estiver procurando um emprego, você deveria atualizar seu LinkedIn.) - Imperativos (Ordens ou pedidos):
If you're going to the supermarket, buy some coffee.(Se você estiver indo ao supermercado, compre um pouco de café.)
If you areviraIf you're.If he isviraIf he's.If we areviraIf we're.will notvirawon't.
If, a vírgula é obrigatória para separar as orações. Se você inverter a ordem, a vírgula desaparece.If you're working late, I'll wait for you.(Com vírgula)I'll wait for you if you're working late.(Sem vírgula)
If the driver is taking a shortcut, we'll arrive sooner. Você está observando a ação acontecer naquele momento.If you're using the computer, I'll wait to check my emails. A condição é o uso contínuo que está ocorrendo agora.If we're meeting the client tomorrow, we need to finish this presentation tonight. A reunião de amanhã já está marcada (arranjo), e isso gera a necessidade de terminar a apresentação hoje.If you're going to the party on Saturday, can you give me a ride?. O ato de ir à festa é um plano já decidido pela outra pessoa.If you're living with your parents this month, you'll save a lot of money. O foco é nessa situação específica e temporária de agora.If you're learning English, you should practice every day. (Se você está aprendendo inglês — processo em curso —, você deveria praticar todo dia.)If you're waiting for the bus, it's usually late at this hour. (Se você está esperando o ônibus — ação de esperar agora —, saiba que ele costuma atrasar.)If you're getting a headache, you should take a break from the screen. (Se você está ficando com dor de cabeça...)If the baby is sleeping, please talk quietly. (Se o bebê está dormindo...)will dentro da if-clauseSe você irá fazer.... No inglês, a regra é clara: não se usa
will imediatamente após o if para expressar condição.- ❌
If you will be working, I won't call you. - ✅
If you're working, I won't call you. - Por que erramos? Queremos enfatizar o futuro, mas em inglês, o próprio Present Continuous dentro da
if-clausejá carrega essa ideia de futuro ou de ação em curso.
to be na formação do contínuoIf you working... esquecendo o are.- ❌
If they planning a trip, they need money. - ✅
If they're planning a trip, they need money. - Por que erramos? No português coloquial, às vezes encurtamos as frases, mas em inglês, o
am/is/areé o que sustenta o tempo contínuo. Sem ele, a frase fica gramaticalmentecapenga.
If you work e If you're working muda o sentido.If you work tomorrow, I'll see you there.(Foco na escala de trabalho, no fato de trabalhar).If you're working tomorrow, I won't bother you.(Foco na ação de estar ocupado trabalhando em um plano já definido).- Dica: Se em português você diria
Se você estiver [fazendo]
, use o Continuous. Se diriaSe você [fizer], use o Simple.
Se eu fosseIf I am). Se for algo imaginário ou impossível, usamos o passado (If I were).- No nível B1, o erro comum é misturar: ❌
If I'm you, I would stay.(Errado). O correto para conselhos hipotéticos éIf I were you. Use a estrutura desta aula apenas para situações reais!
If it rains, I take an Uber. (Sempre que chove, é um hábito.) |If it's raining now, I'll take an Uber. (Está chovendo agora, especificamente.) |If you heat ice, it melts. (Sempre acontece.) |If you're studying, you'll learn. (Consequência de uma ação em curso.) |if.going to na if-clause em vez do Present Continuous?going to também expressa planos futuros, você pode dizer: If you're going to buy a new car, you should save money. O sentido é muito próximo ao If you're buying a new car..., mas o going to enfatiza a intenção.might em vez de will no resultado?might quando você não tiver certeza absoluta.If he's working, he will be busy.(Certeza: Se ele está trabalhando, ele estará ocupado).If he's working, he might not answer the phone.(Possibilidade: Se ele está trabalhando, talvez ele não atenda, mas não é certeza).
If your company is expanding to Brazil, I can help with my local expertise. Isso mostra que você está atento ao que está acontecendo com a empresa no momento.If it's not raining, we'll go to the park. Ou na oração principal: If you're sleeping, I won't make any noise. A lógica de negação segue o padrão normal do verbo to be e do will.Formation of the 'If' Clause
| Subject | Auxiliary (Be) | Verb (-ing) | Example |
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I
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am ('m)
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working
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If I'm working...
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You
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are ('re)
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working
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If you're working...
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He/She/It
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is ('s)
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working
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If she's working...
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We
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are ('re)
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working
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If we're working...
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They
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are ('re)
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working
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If they're working...
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I (Neg)
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am not
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working
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If I'm not working...
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You (Neg)
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aren't
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working
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If you aren't working...
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He (Neg)
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isn't
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working
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If he isn't working...
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Common Contractions
| Full Form | Contraction | Usage |
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If you are
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If you're
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Spoken/Informal
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If he is
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If he's
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Spoken/Informal
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If they are
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If they're
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Spoken/Informal
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If it is
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If it's
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Spoken/Informal
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Meanings
A variation of the first conditional where the 'if' clause (condition) uses the present continuous to emphasize that the action is currently in progress or is a settled future arrangement.
Ongoing Actions
Refers to something the listener is doing at the exact moment of speaking.
“If you're listening to me, please look up.”
“If you're feeling sick, you should go home.”
Future Arrangements
Refers to a plan or arrangement that has already been made for the future.
“If you're staying at that hotel, I'll pick you up at 8.”
“If you're flying tomorrow, you need to check in now.”
Temporary Situations
Refers to a temporary state or habit occurring around the present time.
“If you're living in London this month, we should meet.”
“If you're using my car while yours is fixed, please be careful.”
Reference Table
| Tipo | Cláusula 'If' (Condição) | Cláusula Principal (Resultado) | Exemplo |
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Ação Contínua
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If + S + be + V-ing
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S + will + V
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If it's raining, we'll stay inside.
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Arranjo Futuro
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If + S + be + V-ing
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S + will + V
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If you're meeting him, tell him I said hi.
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Conselho/Comando
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If + S + be + V-ing
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Imperativo
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If you're driving, be careful.
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Resultado Menos Certo
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If + S + be + V-ing
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S + may/might/can + V
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If she's studying, she might not answer.
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Situação Temporária
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If + S + be + V-ing
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S + will + V
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If they're staying at a hotel, they'll have breakfast there.
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Condição Negativa
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If + S + isn't + V-ing
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S + will + V
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If he isn't coming, I'll go alone.
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Espectro de formalidade
If you are departing now, I shall accompany you. (Leaving a location)
If you're leaving now, I'll come with you. (Leaving a location)
If you're heading out, I'm coming too. (Leaving a location)
If you're bouncing, I'm down. (Leaving a location)
Primeiro Condicional: Present Continuous
Cláusula 'If' (Condição)
- Present Continuous am/is/are + verb-ing
- Ação Contínua happening now
- Arranjo Futuro set plan
Cláusula Principal (Resultado)
- Future Simple will/won't + base verb
- Modais can/may/might/should + base verb
- Imperativo command/instruction
Usos
- Consequências of current actions
- Implicações of current plans
- Conselho/Aviso based on ongoing situation
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous em Cláusulas IF
Devo Usar 'If you're doing...'?
A condição é sobre uma ação acontecendo AGORA MESMO ou um arranjo futuro firme?
A condição é uma verdade geral, hábito ou ocorrência regular?
Situações para 'If you're doing...'
Atividades em Andamento
- • Trabalhando em um projeto
- • Dirigindo
- • Estudando para exames
- • Assistindo a um filme
Arranjos Futuros
- • Encontrando amigos
- • Viajando
- • Apresentando para um grupo
- • Jantando
Situações Temporárias
- • Morando no exterior
- • Hospedado em um hotel
- • Sentindo-se mal
- • Experimentando dificuldades
Exemplos por nível
If you are eating, I will wait.
If you are eating, I will wait.
If it is raining, we will stay here.
If it is raining, we will stay here.
If you are sleeping, I will be quiet.
If you are sleeping, I will be quiet.
If they are playing, they will be happy.
If they are playing, they will be happy.
If you're going to the shop, can you buy bread?
If you're going to the shop, can you buy bread?
If he's not working, he'll help us.
If he's not working, he'll help us.
If we're leaving at five, I need to get ready.
If we're leaving at five, I need to get ready.
If you're feeling better, we can go for a walk.
If you're feeling better, we can go for a walk.
If you're considering a new job, you should update your CV.
If you're considering a new job, you should update your CV.
If they're still living in Paris, we'll visit them.
If they're still living in Paris, we'll visit them.
If you're not using that computer, may I borrow it?
If you're not using that computer, may I borrow it?
If you're having trouble with the app, try restarting it.
If you're having trouble with the app, try restarting it.
If you're planning on attending the gala, you'll need to RSVP by Friday.
If you're planning on attending the gala, you'll need to RSVP by Friday.
If the company is expanding into Asia, they'll need more bilingual staff.
If the company is expanding into Asia, they'll need more bilingual staff.
If you're finding the course difficult, you should speak to the tutor.
If you're finding the course difficult, you should speak to the tutor.
If she's still recovering from the surgery, she won't be able to travel.
If she's still recovering from the surgery, she won't be able to travel.
If you're operating under the assumption that he'll resign, you're mistaken.
If you're operating under the assumption that he'll resign, you're mistaken.
If the government is truly committed to reform, they will pass this bill.
If the government is truly committed to reform, they will pass this bill.
If you're implying that my methods are outdated, I'd like to see your evidence.
If you're implying that my methods are outdated, I'd like to see your evidence.
If the market is fluctuating this wildly, investors will remain cautious.
If the market is fluctuating this wildly, investors will remain cautious.
If the protagonist is constantly grappling with his conscience, the reader will naturally empathize.
If the protagonist is constantly grappling with his conscience, the reader will naturally empathize.
If we're to believe that the data is untainted, we must examine the collection process.
If we're to believe that the data is untainted, we must examine the collection process.
If the city is perpetually reinventing itself, it will never lose its charm.
If the city is perpetually reinventing itself, it will never lose its charm.
If you're suggesting a paradigm shift, you'll need more than just anecdotal evidence.
If you're suggesting a paradigm shift, you'll need more than just anecdotal evidence.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often use the simple form for everything. They don't realize the continuous adds a 'right now' or 'planned' feeling.
Learners try to use 'will be -ing' after 'if'.
Using verbs like 'know', 'like', or 'want' in the -ing form.
Erros comuns
If you will be eating, I wait.
If you're eating, I'll wait.
If you eating, I will wait.
If you're eating, I'll wait.
If it rains now, I will take a taxi.
If it's raining now, I'll take a taxi.
If you are go, I will go.
If you're going, I'll go.
If you're go to the party, tell me.
If you're going to the party, tell me.
If you are coming, I come too.
If you're coming, I'll come too.
If he is work, don't call him.
If he's working, don't call him.
If you're wanting some help, ask me.
If you want some help, ask me.
If you're having a car, you can drive.
If you have a car, you can drive.
If you'll be staying here, I'll bring lunch.
If you're staying here, I'll bring lunch.
If you're knowing the answer, say it.
If you know the answer, say it.
Padrões de frases
If you're ___ing, I'll ___.
If it's ___ing, we should ___.
If they're ___ing, they won't ___.
If you're not ___ing, can you ___?
Real World Usage
If you're still coming, let me know!
If you're looking for someone with leadership skills, I have five years of experience.
If you're seeing an error message, please take a screenshot.
If you're still serving breakfast, I'll have the pancakes.
If you're carrying any liquids, please place them in the bin.
If you're reading this, have an amazing day!
Encontre a Cláusula com '-ing'
Nada de 'Will' na Cláusula 'If'!
Veja a Imediatidade
Saindo Natural
Atenção aos Modais
Smart Tips
Always use the '-ing' form in your 'if' clause to sound more natural.
Use 'If you're [verb]ing' to refer to plans that are already decided.
Use the continuous to acknowledge the other person's activity.
Switch back to the Present Simple for verbs like 'want', 'need', 'like', and 'know'.
Pronúncia
Contraction Stress
In 'If you're...', the 're' is very short and almost disappears. The stress is on 'If' and the main verb.
Rising Intonation
The 'if' clause usually has a rising intonation at the end to show the sentence isn't finished.
Conditional Rise-Fall
If you're ↗️listening, I'll ↘️explain.
Conveys a condition and its subsequent result.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Remember: 'If you're DOING, I'll be VIEWING.' (If the action is in progress, the result is what follows).
Associação visual
Imagine a person halfway through a bridge. If they are *currently walking* (continuous), they will *reach the other side* (will).
Rhyme
If you're doing it right now, I will show you how.
Story
A chef sees an apprentice chopping onions. He says, 'If you're chopping those now, you'll be crying in a minute.' The action is happening, and the result is inevitable.
Word Web
Desafio
Look around the room. Find someone doing something. Write one sentence starting with 'If you're [action]...'
Notas culturais
Often used with 'just' to sound more polite and less intrusive. 'If you're just passing by, do drop in.'
Frequently used in customer service to offer immediate help based on observed behavior.
Commonly used in casual invitations for future plans.
Conditionals in English evolved from Old English 'gif' (if). The use of the continuous aspect (be + -ing) developed later in Middle English and became standardized in the 18th century.
Iniciadores de conversa
If you're planning a vacation this year, where will you go?
If you're looking for a new hobby, what will you try?
If you're feeling tired today, will you go to bed early?
If you're considering moving to another city, which one will you choose?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
If she ___ for her exam right now, please don't disturb her.
Escolha a frase correta:
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesIf you ________ (look) for the manager, he is in his office.
Which sentence is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
If you're not use the car, can I have the keys?
coming / if / you're / tonight / call / me
Si estás escuchando, entenderás.
1. If you're driving... / 2. If you're not eating... / 3. If you're cold...
A: I'm thinking about buying a new phone. B: If you ________ a new phone, wait for the sale next week.
You can use 'will' in the 'if' clause when using the present continuous.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesIf he ___ (travel) around Asia for a month, he'll definitely learn a lot.
If you will be waiting for the bus, you might get cold.
Which sentence is correct?
If you're chillin' at home, wanna grab some food?
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the conditional beginnings with their endings:
If we ___ (head) to the beach later, we'll need to pack sunscreen.
If you watching TV, you'll miss the important announcement.
Which sentence is correct?
If you are currently feeling hunger, we could order some snacks.
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the clauses:
Score: /12
Perguntas frequentes (8)
Yes! You can say `If you're coming, I'm going to be so happy.` It works just like `will`.
No, it's actually very common in casual speech because it reacts to what is happening *now*.
If it's a general habit, use the Present Simple: `If you smoke, you get sick.` If it's a temporary habit, use Continuous: `If you're smoking a lot these days, you should stop.`
Yes. `If I'm being too loud, please tell me.` This is very common when talking about your own behavior.
In English, the 'if' clause is a condition, and conditions are expressed with present tenses, even if they refer to the future.
Yes. `Unless you're joking, I'm very angry.` It follows the same rules as 'if'.
Generally, no. We don't say `If you're knowing the answer`. We say `If you know the answer`.
No, this is only for present or future. For the past, you would need the Third Conditional.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
Si estás + gerundio
English is much stricter about using the continuous for 'right now' actions.
Si tu es en train de...
French usually just uses the simple present 'Si tu travailles'.
Wenn du gerade ... machst
German has no '-ing' equivalent; the tense remains simple.
-te iru nara
Japanese word order is reversed (Condition then 'if').
Idha kuntu...
Arabic doesn't have a direct 'be + ing' equivalent in the same way.
Rúguǒ nǐ zhèngzài...
No 'be' verb or '-ing' suffix is used.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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