CONDITIONALS

THE CONDITIONALS

INDEX

IFIRST CONDITIONAL

SECOND CONDITIONAL

THIRD CONDITIONAL

QUESTIONS

01

first conditional

FIRST CONDITIONAL

We use the first conditional to talk about the result of a possible or likely situation in the future, based on a specific condition to be done in the present or near future. It is formed by the if-clause and the main clause. The if clause is: "if + present simple" The main clause is: "will + present simple" If I study for the exam, I will pass without any doubt

Examples

1. If it snows tonight, we will build a snowman. 2. If she arrives late, we are going to miss the bus. 3. If you don´t get up, you won´t be on time. 4. If he doesn't hurry up, he will miss the train. 5. If you meet up with friends, you will have fun. 6.If you don´t use a secure password, your accounts won´t be safe 7. My friends will see this photo if I upload it now

02

SECOND CONDITIONAL

SECOND CONDITIONAL

We use the second conditional to talk about the possible results of imaginary or improbable situations in the present or future. It is formed by the if clause and the main clause. The if clause is: "If + past simple" The main clause is: "would + infinitive" If a friend tagged me, I wouldn´t be happy

Examples

1. If I had a million dollars, I would buy a big house. 2. If she studied harder, she would pass the exam. 3. If it rained tomorrow, we would stay at home. 4. If I were you, I would go to the doctor. 5. I´d tell my parents if someon bullied me. 6. I would be embarrased if my parents saw my posts 7. I wouldn´t post it if I took a selfie that I didn´t like.

03

third conditional

THIRD CONDITIONAL

We use the third conditional to talk about hypothetical situations that occurred in the past and about situations in the past that did not happen. It is formed by the if clause and the main clause. The if clause is: "If + past perfect" The main clause is: "Would have + past participle" If you had forgotten your phone, you wouldn´t have been able to text me

Examples

1. If he had called me, I would have gone to the party. 2. If they had studied more, they would have passed the exam. 3. If she had taken the train, she wouldn't have been late. 4. If we had left earlier, we would have caught the bus. 5. If I had got the message, I would have gone to the party 6. I would have succeeded if you had done it with me 7. He wouldn´t have failed the test if he had studied

Questions?

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