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Conditionals (All Types)
Conditionals (All Types)
A first conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an "if" clause and a main clause:
If the "if" clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the "if" clause comes second, there is no need for a comma:
The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future -- things which may happen:
Example Explanation
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park. Maybe it will be sunny -- that's possible.
Paula will be sad if Juan leaves. Maybe Juan will leave -- that's possible.
If you cook the supper, I'll wash the Maybe you will cook the supper -- that's
dishes. possible.
CONDITIONALS
Conditional Sentences Type 1
→ It is possible and also very likely that the condition
will be fulfilled.
→ Form: if + Simple Present, will
(Future)
can/
must/may
(if + Present Perfect, )
imperatives
→ Examples:
- If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation.
- If you have studied for this exam, you will pass it.
- If it is hot today, we may go swimming.
- If you see her, don’t tell her I was here. URL
- If you go to the supermarket, you can buy some
bread
CONDITIONALS
Conditional Sentences Type 2
→ There is an unreal possibility that the condition will
happen.
→ Form: if + Past Simple, would (Conditional)
could/might
→ Examples:
- If you did your homework more often, your teacher
wouldn´t get angry with you.
- If they left early, they might get to the theatre on time.
- If I were you, I wouldn´t buy that expensive coat.
- If I went to the supermarket I could get some bread.
Second conditional: unreal situations
could/might/should
have + P.P.
→ Examples:
- We would have come yesterday if we had known about
it.
- If I had waited longer last night, I might have found out
about it.
- If I had gone to the supermarket I could have bought
some bread.
CONDITIONALS
Other Conditionals
→ unless (if … not), in case, provided/providing
(that), as/so long as.
→ Examples:
- I´ll go swimming tomorrow unless it rains.
- You can play with your friends in your room
provided that you tidy up afterwards.
- I´ll help you as long as you come with me to the
cinema.
- I´ll take my umbrella with me in case it rains.
CONDITIONALS
Mixed Conditionals
→ If-clauses can be mixed provided that they make sense
within a context.
→ Examples:
- If they were studying all morning, they will be tired
now.
(they were studying so they are tired now.)