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Conditional

Sentences
And other expressions of conditions
if/when + present + present/imperative
Zero Conditional if/when + past + past

We use the Zero or Real Conditional to talk about


things that are generally true in the present or in
the past, in particular laws and rules, or to give
instructions if a condition is met.

If I eat too much chocolate, I feel sick.

If you see a spider, run!

It gets cold here when the sun goes down.

If we called each other names, my parents grounded us for a


week.

The terms "present" and "past" are used instead of "present tense (simple or
continuous)" and "past tense (simple or continuous"), for the sake of simplicity.
if/when + present + future simple/
modal verbs with future meaning
First Conditional
We use the First Conditional to talk about future
situations we think are likely or probable to
happen.

If it rains tomorrow, we won't go camping.

I can't go out if I don't finish my homework.

If you pay attention, you may see a shooting star.

They might arrive on time if there isn't much traffic.


Second Conditional if+ past simple + modal verb with
future-in-the-past meaning

We use the Second Conditional to talk about


present or future situations we think are
impossible or unlikely to happen.

I might work harder if they paid me better.

If you really wanted to help, you would be trying harder.

If you studied harder, you could do better at school.

If I were* you, I'd tell my parents the truth.

*We use "were" with all subject pronouns in the Second Conditional (Subjunctive mood).
Third Conditional if + past perfect + future-in-the-past
modal verbs + have + past participle

We use the Third Conditional to imagine a


different past, in which something did or didn't
happen, and we also imagine a different result.

You wouldn't have cut your head if you had been wearing a
safety helmet.

If I hadn't lost my job, I could have been promoted.

If she had seen anything, she would have told the police.
Mixed Conditionals mixed second and third conditionals

This type of sentence combines a second


conditional sentence with a third conditional
sentence. We imagine a past change with a
present result or a present change with a past
result.

Past change with present result:


If I had gone to bed earlier last night, I wouldn't be so tired now.

Present change with past result:


I can't do this alone. If I could, I wouldn't have called you!
Other expressions unless/as long as/so long as/provided
(that)/providing (that)/on condition that

We can use other expressions if we want to set


specific conditions or limits on a situation.

You become dehydrated unless you drink enough water (= if


you don't drink enough water).

I feel safe as long as you are with me.

You can go out providing (that) you've tidied your room.

My parents will let me go to the party on condition that I pass


all my exams.
Notes

The use of the comma

When the if clause comes before the main clause,


it is followed by a comma.
If you don't hurry, you'll miss the plane!

When the if clause comes after the main clause,


there is no comma between the clauses.
You'll miss the plane if you don't hurry!
Notes

Verb Forms

The verbs in the conditional clause may be in the


simple or continuous forms, with a difference in
the meaning, either in the present or the past.

If I cook, you do the dishes.


If I'm cooking, please don't come near the oven.

f I were mugged, I'd go to the police immediately.


If I were being mugged, I wouldn't fight back. It could
be even more dangerous.
Notes

"If I was" or "If I were"?

If I/he/she/it were is used when we refer to a hypothetical situation.


This is a second conditional sentence, in which the verb in the
conditional clause is in the subjunctive mood.
If I were you, I'd be more careful.

If I/he/she/it was is used when we refer to a real situation. This is a


real or zero conditional sentence, in which the verb in the conditional
clause is in the indicative mood.
If I was rude, please forgive me.
Summary

Zero or Real First Second Third Mixed

possible or imaginary or
generally imaginary or imaginary or
Condition likely to less likely to
true impossible impossible
happen happen

present or present or present or


Result future past
past future past
Thank
for
Attention

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