A conditional clause to refer a previous direct or indirect 'yes-no' question where the answer might be ‘yes’.
Do you think we could study more grammar? If so, could you give us more help with tenses?
Is it possible to pay by credit card? If so, which card do you accept?
Does Mrs Smith like wine? If so, does she prefer white or red?
Could you tell me if she said anything about me? If so, what did she say?
I was wondering if we could meet one morning. If so, which day would you prefer?
Is this shirt your size? If not, we have plenty of other sizes.
Do you open at the weekend? If not, how can I pick up the vacuum cleaner I bought online?
I hope next Saturday is ok for you. If not, we can find another date for the excursion.
I'd like to know if we'll be going to the beach when I arrive. If not, what plans do you have?
Teenage girl: Excuse me, sir?
A middle-aged man about 50 years old: Eh? Yes?
Girl: May I ask you a few questions?
Man: Well, all right, but I don't have a lot of time...
Girl: It won't take long. First question. Do you have any children. If so, how many?
Man: What? How many? Is this a school project?
Girl: Possibly.
Man: I see. Well, I have two children.
Girl: How old are they?
Man: I have a boy of 17 and a girl of 16.
Girl: Thank you. Do you allow them to go out at the weekends? If so, what time do they have to come home at night?
Man: Well, I do let them go out if they've finished all they're homework. My wife insists they come home before 11 o'clock on Fridays and Saturdays.
Girl: 11 o'clock? Do you allow your children to go to parties. If not, why not?
Man: I don't let them go to parties, unless my wife and I know the parents and the parents are present in the house.
Girl: I see. Have you read the latest research done at Oxford University that says that parents who refuse to allow teenagers freedom in their social lives may damage their children's mental health? If so, what are your opinions on the subject?
Man: I have not read that research. However, I would say my children can socialize as much as they like (as long as we know their friends' parents) but they still must be home by 11 o'clock.
Girl: May I ask if you have spoken to your daughter recently? If not, why not? If so, when?
Man: What are you talking about? I speak to my daughter every day!
Girl: So, did you know that your daughter is suffering from mental health disease, because her father doesn't allow her to stay out late like the rest of her friends? If not, why not?
Man: You don't have mental health disease, Alison. You just want to party all night.
Girl: All my friends stay out later at the weekends. They laugh at me because I have to go home early. I'm going crazy! I'm sure I have a mental health disease.
Dad: Alison. Is this really a school project? If not, stop asking me these ridiculous questions.
Alison: No, it isn't. I just want more freedom!
Dad: Have you done your homework today? If not, go and do it now! And if so, you can come and help me load the dishwasher.
Alison: Dad! You're impossible!
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