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The document outlines different types of conditional sentences in English, including zero, first, second, and third conditionals. Each type is explained with its structure and usage, highlighting how they express general truths, real possibilities, hypothetical situations, and regrets. Examples are provided to illustrate each conditional form in context.

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conditionals

The document outlines different types of conditional sentences in English, including zero, first, second, and third conditionals. Each type is explained with its structure and usage, highlighting how they express general truths, real possibilities, hypothetical situations, and regrets. Examples are provided to illustrate each conditional form in context.

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CONDITIONALS

“If ifs and ands were pots and


pans…”
General Truth (zero)
If-clause Main
If + clause
present present
simple simple
Used to express something
which is always true. We can
also use when instead of if.
Zero Conditionals

Main clause
If-clause
e.g.If I I don’t sleep
drink well.
coffee
at
night,
Real / possible present (first)

If-clause
Main clause
If + present
Will + verb
simple

Used to express real or


very probable situations
in the present or future.
First Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
If you call I will go to the
me (which cinema with
you might) you
Unreal present (second)

If-clause
If + past Main clause
simple or past Would + verb
continuous
Used to express hypothetical
situations which are contrary to the
facts in the present, and therefore, are
unlikely to happen in the present or
future.
Second Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
If you you would
studied know that
harder (which you
(which you never do)
never do)
Unreal past (third)

If-clause Main clause


If + past Would have +
perfect participle

Used to express hypothetical


situations which are contrary to
the facts in the past. Also used to
express regrets or criticism.
Third Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
If I had I would have
bought a gone to the
ticket (which concert (but I
did not)
I didn’t)
In pairs, complete the sentences so
that they are real for you:
If I wore whatever I will be grounded for life if...
I pleased to
school...
A couple more examples:
My best friend
If I could voice all
wouldn’t have gotten
into trouble if... my opinions
freely...
And others...
If I became friends
If I had made different
decisions in life... with somebody
famous...
And two more for the road:

I won’t tolerate school My grades would’ve


if... been different if...

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