Conditional structures

Conditional structures

1. ZERO CONDITIONAL

   • (100% probabilities)
   • FORM
     • If + present simple, present simple
   • USE
     • universal truths
   • EXAMPLE
     • If it rains, you get wet.

2. FIRST CONDITIONAL

   • (50% probabilities)
   • FORM
     • If + present simple, will / won't + infinitive
   • USE
     • 75% probability
   • EXAMPLE
     • If you study hard, you will pass all the exams.

3. SECOND CONDITIONAL

   • (20% probabilities)
   • FORM
     • If + past simple, would / wouldn't + infinitive
   • USE
     • 25% probability
   • EXAMPLE
     • If I won the lottery, I would buy a new car.

4. THIRD CONDITIONAL

   • (0% probabilities) 
   • FORM
     • If + past perfect, would / wouldn't + have + past participle
   • USE
     • irreal situations
   • EXAMPLE
     • If I had seen you, I would have invited you to my party.