Conditionals

Conditionals

1. Zero

   • USE: We use the zero conditional to talk about situations that are generally or always true and to talk about facts.
   • FORMULA: If + Present Simple + Present Simple
   • EXAMPLE: If you heat water, it boils.

2. Fisrt

   • USE: We use the first conditional to talk about possible and probable situations in the future, and their consequences.
   • FORMULA: If + Sresent simple + Will + Verb
   • EXAMPLE: If I have time, I will go to the party.

3. Second

   • USE: We use the second conditional to talk about imaginary situations or improbable actions in the present or future.
   • FORMULA: If + Past Simple + would + Verb
   • EXAMPLE: If I were rich, I would buy a new car.

4. Third

   • USE: We use the third conditional to talk about imaginary or impossible situations in the past.
   • FORMULA: If + Past Perfect + Would + Have + V(PP)
   • EXAMPLE: If I had known the answer, I would have helped you.