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Conditionals

The document explains the four types of conditionals in English grammar: Zero Conditional for universal truths, 1st Conditional for real future possibilities, 2nd Conditional for improbable situations, and 3rd Conditional for hypothetical past scenarios. Each type is illustrated with examples demonstrating the structure and usage. Additionally, it highlights the specific verb forms used in each conditional type.

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Conditionals

The document explains the four types of conditionals in English grammar: Zero Conditional for universal truths, 1st Conditional for real future possibilities, 2nd Conditional for improbable situations, and 3rd Conditional for hypothetical past scenarios. Each type is illustrated with examples demonstrating the structure and usage. Additionally, it highlights the specific verb forms used in each conditional type.

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CONDITIONALS

Zero Conditional
This conditional is used when the result always happens.
If + Present, Present

● If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.

● If people eat too much, they get fat.

● If you touch a fire, you get burned.

1st Conditional (Future possible, Real Possibility)


If + Present, Will + Inf/can,may,might + inf/ imperative
e.g.: If you don’t call me back, you will be really upset.
If you study for the test, you will pass it.
If you arrive early, you can prepare the test better.
If you finish your homework, help me with mine.
Unless you call me back, you will be really upset.
TIME CLAUSES (as soon as, when, provided that,...)

2nd Conditional (Improbable, supposition)


If + Past, Would + Inf/ could +inf
e.g.: If I had the time, I would learn Italian.
If I won the lottery, I would refurbish my house.
Use of the verb “to be”:
If I were tired, I would go home now
If you were Isabel,me, you would speak ...
If I weren’t me, I would like to be Brad Pitt...
If I were you, I would eat more vegetables I sleep 5 hours per day. more
I wouldn’t buy that car if I were you
3rd Conditional (Hypothetical situation in the Past)
We use the third conditional to describe something that didn’t happen in the past. In other
words, the speaker is talking about what might have happened in the past, but did not.
If + Past Perfect, Would + Present Perfect
e.g.: If I had gone to the party last night, I would have met lots of people

If I had known how difficult it is to find a job as a journalist, I would have studied something
else.
She could have died if we hadn’t taken her to the hospital.
He may have been promoted if he hadn’t left the company.
The main clause uses would, could, may or might + have + past participle.

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