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Conditionals

Conditional Type 0
All of our Conditional Clauses consist of two parts:
the if-clause(hypothesis) and the main clause(result) in this case we’ll have
If-Clause (hypothesis) Main Clause(result)

Zero Conditional: If + present simple Present simple


General thruth
If you boil water, it creates steam.

We use it for something which is always true, and laws of nature


Conditional Type 1
We use conditional Type 1 for something which is likely to happen in the present or the future

If-clause(hypothesis) Main Clause(result)


First conditional:real(present- If + present simple Will + infinitive without to
future

If we don’t stop global warming, animals will starve

When the if-clause comes before the main clause, we separate them with a comma also
we can use unless instead of if…not in a conditional sentence. The verb after unless is
always in the affirmative
Conditional Type 2
We use this type for imaginary situation, and something which is unlikely to happen in the
present or future; it’s also used too give advice

If-Clause (hypothesis) Main Clause(result)


Second Conditional: If + past simple Would + infinitive without to
unreal(present-future)
If he had enough free time, he would join a gym. (but he
doesn’t)
If I were you, I would join a gym.(advice)
Conditional Type 3
We use this kind of conditional for imposible conditions in the past, that’s why all
sentences of this kind are purely hypothetical and unreal because now is to late for the
condition or result to exist , so there’s also a hint of regret in here

If-Clause (hypothesis) Main Clause(result)


Third Conditional:Unreal If+past perfect Past Perfect conditional
(hypothetical future) or past perfect continous
conditional
If it had rained you would have gotten wet
You would have passed your exam if you had worked harder
I would have believed you if you hadn’t lied to me before

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