Zero, first, second and third conditionals: uses

Zero Conditional

-Used to talk about universal truths: facts that always happen when a condition occurs

-To give instructions or orders

First conditional

-Used to talk about probable, real situations in the future.

Second conditional

-Used to talk about the future but the condition is hypothetical (unlikely to occur).

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-Used to talk about situations in the present that cannot happen because they are impossible.

-Used to give an advice.

Third conditional

-Used to talk about an imaginary situation in the past.

-Used to speak of repentance

Conditionals