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Abstract Kompetensi
Pertemuan ini akan membahas cara Mahasiswa mampu merekomendasikan
merekomendasikan sebuah program program kepada client menggunakan
dan konsep conditional clause type 1 Bahasa Inggris dan menulis kalimat
dan 2 dalam Bahasa Inggris conditional clause type 1 dan 2 dengan
benar
Pengantar
The software that I use and recommend

Two things have been happening lately:

1. People have been asking me about which antivirus to use (as well as software in other
categories).

2. I have been repairing my clients’ computers and seeing that they are still using old, no-
longer-recommended programs.

I realized that it has been a while since I did a blog post about what software I personally use
and highly recommend. So, time for an update.

NOTE: This means you! I am making these recommendations for a reason – because using
the software listed below will be better for your computer, which means it’s better for
you. AND it is probably going to save you money, because in many cases these programs
will prevent problems that would otherwise require you to hire a tech to take care of. So
please take my advice and use these programs, okay?

Microsoft Security Essentials (antivirus – free)

Get it here

This is the antivirus program I have been using since last October. I know some of you are
still using AVG, which I recommended for years. However, the newest version of AVG (AVG
2011) has caused many computers to freeze up. Even if it seems to be working fine now,
that can change. You might as well make the switch before you have problems.

Malwarebytes (antispyware – $24.99 once)

Get it here

Viruses and spyware are two different things, and require different protection. Malwarebytes
is probably the best at finding and removing malicious apps that sneak on to your computer,
and by having the paid version you will be able to stop them from sneaking in in the first
place.

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SuperAntiSpyware (antispyware – free)

Get it here

I have been using SAS in combination with Malwarebytes for a while now, and now I
recommend it. Each of these programs can find things that the other one does not
detect. SAS also gives you the option of requiring your permission if any program tries to
change your browser’s home page. There is a paid version, but the free version is fine to
use.

Mozy (online backup service – free up to 2 gb)

Get it here

I have been preaching for years that you need to have a regular automated backup system
in place, because your hard drive will die eventually. You may get some warning, you may
not. I still get at least 1 call per week from someone who is scared to death that they have
lost their pictures or other documents because they computer won’t boot up and they don’t
have a backup. Don’t let that be you! Even if you have more than 2 gb of data, this is a
cheap, automated service that allows you to not have to worry about losing anything
important.

Firefox (web browser – free)

Get it here

Years ago I started using Firefox because it was safer, faster and more configurable than
Internet Explorer. Today, I wouldn’t be quite as negative on IE, because it has improved
drastically over the years. In fact, I use both at various times. However, I still prefer Firefox.

Adobe Reader (PDF Reader – free)

Get it here

Yes, I have been pretty negative on Adobe Reader in the past. That’s because they seem to
always be asking to update, and they were so bloated that they just seemed to drag
along. Well, they still need to be updated (and will prompt you when this is needed) but the
speed isn”t as much of an issue now. And the PDF reader alternatives didn’t get me too
excited – they all have their little quirks. At least Adobe Reader is pretty dependable about
opening PDF files.

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Gadwin’s (screenshot software – free)

Get it here

When I need to take a picture of something on my screen and paste it into a blog post or into
an email, I have found Gadwin’s to be the easiest to use. Several of my clients absolutely
love it.

VLC Media player (audio and video player – free)

Get it here

I have found VLC to be more reliable than Windows Media Player. I recently did a blog post
about it here.

If you need help with downloading, installing or using any of these programs, I am happy to
assist. However, I can’t do email tech support – I get waaayyy too many emails. I can offer
help through my Remote Support service – details here.

What about you? Have you used a particular software that you really love? Let us know in
the comments.

Exercise. Please recommend me a program to be used as photo editor.

If Clause Type 1

Form

if + Simple Present, will-Future

Example: If I find her address, I will send her an invitation.

The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. In this case, don't use a
comma.

Example: I will send her an invitation if I find her address.

Note: Main clause and / or if clause might be negative. See Simple Present und will-Future
on how to form negative sentences.

Example: If I don’t see him this afternoon, I will phone him in the evening.

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Use

Conditional Sentences Type I refer to the future. An action in the future will only happen if a
certain condition is fulfilled by that time. We don't know for sure whether the condition
actually will be fulfilled or not, but the conditions seems rather realistic – so we think it is
likely to happen.

Example: If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation.

I want to send an invitation to a friend. I just have to find her address. I am quite sure,
however, that I will find it.

Example: If John has the money, he will buy a Ferrari.

I know John very well and I know that he earns a lot of money and that he loves Ferraris. So
I think it is very likely that sooner or later he will have the money to buy a Ferrari.

Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct
form.

1. If you (send) send this letter now, she (receive) will receive it tomorrow.

2. If I (do)............. this test, I (improve)............ my English.

3. If I (find) .................... your ring, I (give) .................... it back to you.

4. Peggy (go)............. shopping if she (have) ............... time in the afternoon.

5. Simon (go)................... to London next week if he (get) .................... a cheap flight.

6. If her boyfriend (phone / not) ............... today, she (leave) ............ him.

7. If they (study / not) ..................... harder, they (pass / not) ............... the exam.

8. If it (rain) .................... tomorrow, I (have to / not) ................ water the plants.

9. You (be able/ not) .................... to sleep if you (watch) ............. this scary film.

10. Susan (can / move / not) ............... into the new house if it (be / not) ......... ready on
time.

Partyvorbereitung

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Some friends are planning a party. Everybody wants to party, but nobody's really keen on
preparing and organising the party. So everybody comes up with a few conditions, just to
make sure that the others will also do something.

Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.

1. If Caroline and Sue (prepare/prepares/will prepare)....... the salad, Phil

(decorate/decorates/will decorate)......... the house.

2. If Sue (cut/cuts/will cut) ............ the onions for the salad, Caroline (peel/peels/will peel)
........... the mushrooms.

3. Jane (hoover/hoovers/will hoover) ....... the sitting room if Aaron and Tim
(move/moves/will move) ......... the furniture.

4. If Bob (tidy/tidies/ will tidy) ............... up the kitchen, Anita (clean/cleans/will clean) .......
the toilet.

5. Elaine (buy/buys/will buy) .......... the drinks if somebody (help/helps/will help) ........... her
carry the bottles.

6. If Alan and Rebecca (organise/organises/will organise) ........... the food, Mary and Conor
(make/makes/will make) ................. the sandwiches.

7. If Bob (look/looks/will look) ............... after the barbecue, Sue (let/lets/will let) .......... the
guests in.

8. Frank (play/plays/will play) ............... the DJ if the others (bring/brings/will bring) ........
along their CDs.

9. Alan (mix/mixes/will mix) .......... the drinks if Jane (give/gives/will give) .......... him some
of her cocktail recipes.

10. If they all (do/does/will do) ............ their best, the party (is/are/will be) ........ great.

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IF CLAUSES / CONDITIONAL CLAUSES (Type 2)

Conditional clauses consist of two sentences. One is a clause that starts with if, which is
called as ‘if clause’. The other is called the Main clause. Each sentence has a verb. It is
important to know which tenses are to be used in these clauses and they play a big role in
determining the meaning of the sentence.

Detailed information for the type 2 is given below:

Form of The Type 2 :

The tense in if clause is generally simple past tense; the tense in main clause is generrally
would although there are different uses which we will specify below.

Type If clause (condition) Main clause (result)

Type 2 If + Simple past would

Past Continuous could + V1 or be + V-ing

Past Modals (could, had to…) might

Using Type 2:

The conditional sentences indicate us a possible condition and its probable result. It
means that the expected actions depends on a condition. If Clauses – Type 2 is used to
express dreams, unreal situations and things that are unlikely to happen. In other words, The
condition specified in the clause is not actual but is a condition that is currently being
imagined. Although the verb is used in the past, we use type 2 when talking about present
time or now.

Examples:

If I had money (if clause), I would give you(main clause). ( but I don’t have money)

If she knew the answer, she would win the prize. ( but she doesn’t know the answer)

If I didn’t smoke, I would be healty. ( but I smoke so I am not healty)

If he had enough experience fort he job, the boss could hire him. ( but he doesn’t )

If I had your phone number, I would call you. ( but I don’t have your phone number)

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If you came to the party, we would have a lot of fun. ( but you don’t come to the party)

If I were a rich man, I would buy a home like palace. ( but I am poor)

If I could speak english very well, I would look for a job in foreign companies. ( but I can’t)

If he had time, he would study well for his exam. ( but he doesn’t have time)

If it didn’t rain, we would go on a picnic. ( but it is raining)

If my house was in the forest, I would walk constantly in the green. ( but my house doesn’t in
the forest)

If I were you, I would want to be a doctor. ( but I am not you)

If I understood what the teacher said, I could tell you. ( but I don’t understand )

If she weren’t ill, she would go to the school. ( but she is ill )

If I were a chairman, I would offer new and different ideas. ( but I am not chairman)

If you participated in the election, people would choose you. ( but you don’t participate )

Notes:

1. The sentence can begin with an if clause or a main clause. If the sentence begins with an
‘if clause’, put a comma between the if clause and the main clause.

If + past tense, or could + (,) + present unreal conditional ( would or modals )

Present unreal conditional ( would or modals ) + if + past tense, or could

Examples:

If I went to Paris, I would see the Eiffel Tower. / I would see the Eiffel Tower if I went to
Paris.

If you had a n invitation card, you should go to the party. / You should go to the party if you
had an invitation card.

If we used the time properly, we would finish our project. / we would finish our project if we
used the time properly.

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2. If you want, we can use modals in both ‘ıf clause’ and ‘main clause’ or you can use
modals only in one part.

Examples:

If I had enough experience fort he job, the boss could hire him.

If I could speak english very well, I would look for a job in foreign companies.

If I understood what the teacher said, I could tell you.

3. In ‘If Clauses Type 2’, we usually use ‘were’ which is past form of ‘to be’ instead of
‘was’ although the pronoun is ‘I, he, she or it’.

Examples:

If I were you, I wouldn’t marry with him.

If she were ill, she couldn’t attend the meeting.

If it weren’t snowy, I would go out.

4. In Type 2, one or two of the clauses can be negative

Examples:

If I woke up late, I wouldn’t I be aware of what happened.

If my mother did not remind me, I would forget my worksheet at home.

If she were angry, she wouldn’t not talk to us.

5. Using Type2 in questions

Examples:

What would happen if humans disappeared?

What would we do firstly if a fire broke out?

Would you cry if he left you?

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What would happen if you didn’t drink water?

What would you do if you learned that you had a bad illness?

6. Tenses and structures can be used in If Clauses- Type 2 are given below:

In If Clause; past form of to be, past continuous tense, should, could and had to are also
used.

Examples:

If you were clever, you would understand what I meant.

If she were cooking, I would help her.

If he could come here, they would show him something that you would like.

If I had to attend to the meeting, I would miss the plane.

If she should join us (were to join us), She wouldn’t be bored.

In Main clause; would, would be doing, could, would be able to, might ve would have to are
also used.

Examples:

If I had one more chance, I would try to find out where I made the mistake.

If it weren’t important, I would not be looking for him right now.

If I had a good education, I could apply for a job abroad.

If he earned lots of money, he would be able to buy a new car.

If we had time, we might get the course.

If she did not finish the project, she would have to get up early today.

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7. Would can be written short as ‘d’. You can always use this abbreviation.

Example:

If you lost time, you would ( you’d ) miss the bus.

Conditional Sentences – Second Condition

Verb Tenses in Second Conditional Sentences

Directions: Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences.

1. If I were hungry, I __________________________ a sandwich.

2. I would buy a new car if I __________________________ more money.

3. If he __________________________ his homework everyday, he would get better marks.

4. If our parents were here, they __________________________ us what to do.

5. I would help her if she __________________________ me.

6. If I found a $20 dollar bill on the street, I __________________________ it.

7. I __________________________ to your party on Saturday if I didn’t have to work.

8. I would call them if I __________________________ their telephone number.

1. a) make b) will make c) would make

2. a) had b) have c) will have

3. a) does b) did c) will do

4. a) told b) would tell c) tell

5. a) will ask b) asked c) asks

6. a) will keep b) kept c) would keep

7. a) came b) would come c) will come

8. a) knew b) know c) will know

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Daftar Pustaka

EsterasRemacha, Santiago. (2016). Infotech: English for Computer Users, 4th Edition.
Cambridge University Press.
Glendining, Eric H., and McEwan, John (2011). Oxford English for Information technology
2nd Edition. Oxford University Press.
Hamalainen, Wilhem In (2006). Scientific Writing for Computer Students. Department of
Computer Science. University of Joensuu

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