Conditional sentences
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Conditional sentences are composed of two clauses: a condition clause introduced by "if" and a consequence clause. There are three main types of conditional patterns: 1) first conditional for probable conditions using present tense, 2) second conditional for improbable conditions using past tense, and 3) third conditional for imaginary conditions using past perfect.
Conditional sentences
- 1. Conditional Sentences by miguel ángel rodríguez lópez
- 2. Conditional Sentences They are composed by 2 clauses. one that expresses the condition Introduced by the word “ if ”, commonly known as “if clause”. one that expresses the consequence. Example: If you work hard, you will succeed.
- 3. There are 3 main types of conditional patterns. 1st conditional : probable condition 2nd conditional : improbable condition 3rd conditional : imaginary condition Conditional Sentences
- 4. 1st Conditional : Probable Condition It is used for actions which are true or likely to happen Examples: If it rains tomorrow, we shall cancel the picnic. You will be tired if you do a lot of exercises. Note on 1st Conditional : If + present tense, future tense A modal verb (can, must, etc.) is sometimes used instead of a present tense.
- 5. 2nd Conditional : Improbable Condition It is used for present or future activities which are improbable or unlikely to happen Examples: If it rained tomorrow, we should stay at home. You could start dinner if it were ready. Note on 2nd Conditional : if + past tense, would/should/could + verb
- 6. 3rd Conditional : Imaginary Condition It is used for impossible activities which could NOT be true or performed Examples: If it had rained yesterday, I would have stayed at home. What would you have done if you had been attacked by a monster? Note on 3rd conditional if + past perfect, perfect conditional (would, should, could + have + past participle)
- 7. Exercise Try to distinguish the following sentences. 1. If you take a taxi, you can get there in time for the play. 2. If I had known your arrival, I should have met you. 3. If I dropped this bomb, it would explode .
- 8. Exercise Try to distinguish the following sentences. 1. If you take a taxi, you can get there in time for the play. First Conditional 2. If I had known your arrival, I should have met you. Third Conditional 3. If I dropped this bomb, it would explode. Second Conditional
- 9. Summary Conditional sentences are composed by 2 parts one that expresses the condition one that expresses the consequence 3 main types of conditional patterns. First Conditional : Probable Condition Second Conditional : Improbable Condition Third Conditional : Imaginary Condition