English Lessons and Exercises
Conditionals - Even if
How to use "Even if"
Even if
focuses that something will happen, would happen or would have happened
in any case or
condition. This conjuction emphasizes that a
specific situation will continue no matter what happens.
- Even if
you take a taxi, you'll still miss your train.
(It is impossible to catch
the train no matter what you do including taking a taxi.)
- Even if it
is rainy, we will play football.
(We will play
football in any condition including rain.)
- I wouldn't go
into that lake even if I were a perfect swimmer. (
Type 2 unreal situation)
(I cannot
go into that water in any condition)
More Example Sentences:
- Even
if you
are tired, please come.
- Nobody believes him even if
he tells the truth.
- I always wake up automatically at 7:00 even ifI
forget to set the alarm.
- Seat belts are necessary even if
your car is equipped with airbags.
- Even
if you think you won't be successful, you should try it at
least.
Comparision between "if" and "even if"
- If
you
study hard, you will pass the exam. (It is possible for
you to pass the exam if you study well.)
- Even
if you
study, you won't pass the exam.(It is impossible for you
to pass the exam in any condition.)
- Even
if it is cold tomorrow, we will go swimming. (We will go
swimming in any condition)
- If
it cold tomorrow, we won't go swimming. (We won't go
swimming on the condition that it is cold.)
We can use "even
if" in three types of Conditionals
Type 1:
- Even if they invite me, I won’t go there.
Type 2:
- Even if they invited me, I wouldn’t go there.
Type 3: