Condition Link
Conditional clause
If-clause
Under what condition is it true?
core
basic
Relations
Meaning
A relation that makes a statement depend on another situation: if, unless, provided that, in case.
How to spot it
Find the condition that must hold for the main idea to apply.
Examples
Words
if|unless|in case|provided
Phrases
if it rains|unless you call|in case of delay
Sentence
If it rains, we will stay home.
Visual guide
Basic shape
condition frame IF [condition] THEN [main idea] if it rains -> stay home main idea depends on IF
Compare shape
condition shapes: if P -> Q unless P -> Q = if not P provided P -> Q = only with P in case P -> prepare for P
Language View
In your language
English (US default)
Presence
strong
Importance
English conditionals use if, unless, modal verbs, tense choices, and clause order.
If it rains, we will stay home.
if it rains = condition
In learning language
Arabic (Modern Standard)
Presence
strong
Difficulty
Formal conditionals can use particles such as إن and verb moods such as jussive.
إن تدرسْ تنجحْ.
If you study, you succeed.
Typical learner issue
Learners may avoid classical conditional patterns or mix them with colloquial forms.
Same block, different coding
Both languages use this block strongly, but they signal it differently. Focus on form changes, not only meaning.