Zero, first and second conditionals

Zero, first and second conditionals

1. Zero conditional

   • Use: To talk about general truths
   • Structure: If+ present simple, present simple
   • Note: We can also swap the halves of the sentence round

2. First conditional

   • Use: To talk about possible or likely situations now, in the future, or generally
   • Structure: IF+ present simple,will/ wont´t + bare infinitive
   • Note: We can also swap the two halves of the sentence round.
   • We can also use the imperative for commands, instructions and advice

3. second Conditionals

   • Use: To talk about impossible, unlikely or hypothetical situations now, in the future or generally
   • Structure: If+ past simple, would/ wouldn´t + bare infinitive
   • Note: We can also swap the two halves of the sentence round Note: There are two forms of the verb to be whit the second conditionals