Present and Future Unreal Conditionals

Present and Future Unreal Conditionals

1. Structure

   • If + Simple Present / Past Progresive, S + would + Verb + Rest
   • Wh- + is/are + S + going to + Verb + Rest + if + Simple Present ?
   • Wh- + will + S + Verb + Rest + if + Simple Present ?

2. Use to talk about what will happen under certain conditions

   • If the weather is nice, she is going to walk to work.
   • Jerry will help me with my homework when he has time.

3. Use unless to state a negative condition. Unless = if ... not

   • Unless you call me, I won't give you the address
   • Unless you leave now, you will miss the plane

4. Use modals in the result clause

   • If you study English, you could speak fluent English.
   • If I have enough time, I might watch the football match.