First conditional vs Second conditional

First conditional vs Second conditional

1. First conditional

   • Structure
     • If + simple present + Simple future
       • If i study for the exam. i will have a good grade
     • If + Simple present + will/won´t + verb
       • If it rains, i won´t go to the mall
   • Usage
     • It is used to express future plans, threats, warnings, promises or to convince someone about something.
       • This type of conditional is used in situations where if a condition is met, a certain result is likely to occur.

2. Second conditional

   • Structure
     • If + Past simple , Present conditional
       • If I was rich for one day, I could buy a lot of houses
     • If + subject+ Past simple, subject + would+ verb in infinitive
       • If he were a good friend, she would help you.
   • Usage
     • This type of conditional is used to talk about events that are unlikely to happen in the future.
       • Although with the personal pronouns I, he, she, and it the form was is used as the past tense of the verb TO BE, in the conditional form, the form were is used. You can also use could instead of would.
         • For situations that are not true at the present time.
           • To give advice to someone using the expression If I were you

3. Difference

   • The first conditional describes things that I think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second conditional talks about things that I don't think will really happen. It's subjective; it depends on my point of view.

4. Juan Zhindón 3ro B.G.U "D"

5. Webliography

   • https://www.lewolang.com/gramatica-inglesa/23/first-conditional
   • https://www.lewolang.com/gramatica-inglesa/70/second-conditional#:~:text=El%20second%20conditional%20es%20un,que%20sucedan%20en%20el%20futuro.&text=Para%20situaciones%20que%20el%20hablante,astronauta%2C%20viajar%C3%ADa%20a%20la%20luna.