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Understanding Conditional Sentences

The document explains the different types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second, third, and mixed conditionals. Each type is defined with its structure and examples, illustrating how conditions relate to results in various time frames. It concludes with a question prompting reflection on hypothetical scenarios.

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Understanding Conditional Sentences

The document explains the different types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second, third, and mixed conditionals. Each type is defined with its structure and examples, illustrating how conditions relate to results in various time frames. It concludes with a question prompting reflection on hypothetical scenarios.

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CONDITIONALS

INTRO + TYPES
ZERO CONDITIONAL
Conditional sentences express a condition
and a result
FIRST CONDITIONAL

IF CLAUSE + MAIN CLAUSE


SECOND CONDITIONAL
Causa – resultado

If it rains, I will bring an umbrella THIRD CONDITIONAL

MIXED CONDITIONAL
ZERO CONDITIONAL
It is used to express general truths, facts, things that are certain.

IF + PRESENT SIMPLE, PRESENT SIMPLE


If you heat water to 100ºC, it boils.

If you mix red and blue, you ______(get) purple.


FIRST CONDITIONAL
It is used to express real or possible situations in the future

IF + PRESENT SIMPLE, WILL + BASE VERB


If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.

If I finish work early, I __________(go) to the movies.


SECOND CONDITIONAL
It is used to express unreal or hypothetical present or future situations.

IF + PAST SIMPLE, WOULD + BASE VERB


If I were rich, I would travel the world.

If ________(I have) a million dollars, _______(I buy) a big house.


THHIRD CONDITIONAL
It is used to express unreal situations in the past that didn’t happen and their
consequences.

IF + PAST PERFECT, WOULD HAVE + PAST PARTICIPLE


If I had studied harder I would have passed the exam.

If I had known about the party, I ______(go).


MIXED CONDITIONAL
It combines different time frames

If I had studied harder, I would be at university now.


Past condition, present result

If I were taller, I would’ve played basketball professionally.


Present condition, past result
“What would you do if
you won the lottery?."
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next lesson!

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