Conditionals Mindmap

Conditionals Mindmap

1. First

   • If+Sj+verb present simple,+sj+will+verb in infinitive
   • Talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. High possibility
   • I will pass the exam

2. Second

   • IF + SJ + VERB IN PAST SIMPLE, SJ + WOULD + INFINITIVE
   • To talk about unreal situations in the present or in the future. Low probability. To give advice
   • I would pass the exam
     • I would quit smoking

3. Third

   • IF + SJ + PAST PERFECT, SJ + WOULD + PRESENT PERFECT
   • Talk about unreal events in the past. Often used to express criticism or regret. Impossible situation.
   • I would have passed

4. Zero

   • It is used for scientific fact or statements that are always true
   • If+ Present simple
   • If you take the street on the right

5. Inversions

   • Possible
     • We omit if and invert the order of subject and verb
     • Should you need any further information...
   • Impossible
     • If the government had predicted the situation before, we would have been beter off
     • Had the government...
   • Imaginary
     • Were I you