4th Feb 2025
"I can't believe I have a grammar exam tomorrow!" Fatima exclaimed, staring at her books. Her best friend, Ali, sat next to her. "You can do it, Fatima! Just remember, if you study hard, you will pass!" Fatima sighed, "I hope so! But the 'if conditional' is so tricky!"
Fatima flipped through her grammar book, searching for answers. "If I understood when to use it, I could easily write sentences!" she muttered. Suddenly, she saw a sparkly sticker! It said, "If you try, you will learn!" Fatima smiled, feeling a little encouraged.
That evening, Fatima decided to practice with Ali. "Okay, let's do some examples, Ali!" she said excitedly. "If I go to the store, I will buy some cookies!" Ali cheered, "Yes, that’s it! And if we keep practicing, you will actually master it!" Fatima nodded, her confidence growing.
They practiced together, Fatima reading out loud. "If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home!" she shouted joyfully. "Perfect!" Ali replied. "But if it's sunny, we can go for ice cream!" Fatima laughed, feeling lighter as they continued to make more sentences.
After an hour, Fatima felt tired, but she had learned so much. "If I get enough sleep tonight, I will be ready for the exam!" she told Ali. "Exactly! And if we keep doing this, you'll be a grammar pro!" he winked, making her giggle.
The next day at school, Fatima walked into class with a mix of nerves and excitement. "If I remember everything, I will do great!" she whispered to herself. The teacher entered and announced, "Okay everyone, it’s time for the grammar exam!" Fatima took a deep breath.
As she looked at the exam questions, Fatima recalled her practice. "If I read carefully, I will understand better," she thought. She focused on the first question and wrote, "If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world!"
Fatima continued through the exam, feeling more confident with each question. "If I keep thinking positive, I can do this!" she told herself, envisioning her success. She was surprised at how easy some of the sentences flowed!
Finally, she finished and handed in her paper. "If I studied hard, I believe I will do well!" she said cheerfully as she left. Ali waited outside and asked, "How did it go?" Fatima grinned, "If I had to guess, I think I nailed it!"
The next day, the results were in! Fatima's heart raced as she walked in. The teacher smiled and said, "Great job, class! Fatima, you got an A!" Fatima squealed, "If I work hard and believe in myself, I can do anything!" She and Ali celebrated their success, knowing they had conquered the tricky 'if conditional' together.