A。それなら B。(A. Sore nara B.)
Explanation
Express 'if that's the case, then'; used to show a logical consequence or decision based on a given situation.
Formation
Situation A (sentence) + 。それなら + Situation B (sentence)
Detailed Explanation
The A。それなら B。grammar point is used to express a logical consequence or decision based on the given situation in the first part of the sentence (A). The phrase それなら can be translated as 'if that's the case', 'in that case', or 'then' in English.
Examples
試験が近い。それなら、もっと勉強しなければならない。
Shiken ga chikai. Sore nara, motto benkyou shinakereba naranai.
The exam is coming soon. If that's the case, I must study more.
明日は雨が降るだろう。それなら、傘を持って行こう。
Ashita wa ame ga furudarou. Sore nara, kasa wo motte ikou.
It will probably rain tomorrow. In that case, let's bring an umbrella.
彼らはもう帰った。それなら、私も帰ろう。
Karera wa mou kaetta. Sore nara, watashi mo kaerou.
They have already left. If that's the case, I'll go home too.
あのレストランは予約がいっぱいだ。それなら、別の場所を探そう。
Ano resutoran wa yoyaku ga ippai da. Sore nara, betsu no basho wo sagasou.
Reservations at that restaurant are full. In that case, let's find another place.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.