CONDITIONALS
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conditionals
Describe the result of a certain condition. The if clause tells you the condition (If you study hard) The main clause tells you the result (you will pass your exams).
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CONDITIONALS
Dove Cameron - If Only
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ZERO CONDITIONAL
We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for laws and rules. Ex. If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night.
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ZERO CONDITIONAL
The order of the clauses does not change the meaning! Ex. I can't sleep at night, If I drink too much coffee. We can also replace If with When Ex. When the sun goes down, it gets dark.
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Syntax Ice melts if heat it
What is going to happen next
The condition
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ZERO CONDITIONAL
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First Conditional
We use it when we talk about future situations we believe are real or possible. Ex. If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go to the beach.
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First Conditional
It is also common to use this structure with unless, as long as, as soon as or in case instead of if. Ex. I'll give you a key in case I'm not at home. Ex. I don't want to stay in London unless I get a well-paid job
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Syntax I'll leave as soon as the babysitter arrives.
What is going to happen next
The condition
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FIRST CONDITIONAL
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SECOND Conditional
It is used to imagine present or furture situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality. Ex. If I won a lot of woney, I´d (would) buy a big house in the city.
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second CONDITIONAL
Syntax Ex.2 If I was younger, I´d (I would) travel the world
What is going to happen next (Consequence)
The condition
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THIRD Conditional
It is used to talk about something in the past that didn´t happen. Ex. If I had known, I would have worn you.
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THIRD CONDITIONAL
Syntax He wouldn´t have missed the bus, If he hadn´t overslept.
Would + have + past particple
If + past perfect
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