grammar · neutral

Even if + clause, clause

Band 4-5speakingtask2

Shows that something is true or will happen even in the hypothetical case described.

Examples

“Even if it rains, we'll continue the game under shelter.”

“Even if he apologizes, I won't forgive him easily.”

“Even if she studies hard, the exam will still be challenging.”

Band 8 sentence

“Even if the proposal receives initial criticism, long-term evidence may well vindicate it.”

Collocations

  • Even if + present/simple past, main clause
  • Even if + subject + verb

Common mistakes

Even if it will rain, we will go.→Even if it rains, we will go.

Even if he apologized, I won't forgive him.→Even if he apologises, I won't forgive him.

Say it for a higher band

5if + clause→6regardless of whether + clause→7+Even if + clause, clause

Synonyms

Regardless of whether

Easily confused

Regardless of whether

“Regardless of whether we agree, the policy will be implemented.”

Related words

By the time + clause, clauseWhether + clause (or not)So + adjective + that + clauseSuch + (a/an) + noun + that + clauseIf + past perfect, would have + past participleOn the one hand + clause; on the other hand + clauseGiven that + clause, + clauseThe more + clause, the more + clause

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