The Structure of the Conditional Sentences in the Persian Language

Abstract

The formation of conditional sentences in the Persian language adheves to defined rules. By the appropriate selection of the verb tense and then in the semantic plan of the sentence, indenpendently of conjuction, conditional sentences can be divided into real and unreal sentences. Having in mind its function in

the main clause, the verb tenses are grouped accordingly. Verb tenses in the subordinate clauses of the conditional sentences follow the logics of the semantic plan of the sentence they are either Present, Future or Imperative.

The subordinate clauses in the unreal sentences always have the conditional meaning which

in the Persian language is expressed by Imperfect or Pluperfect.