Conditionals

Conditionals

1. Zero

   • Common states or events, facts
     • If/When + Present Simple + Present Simple
       • If you freeze water, it melts
       • The grass gets wet if it rains
       • if you eat too much food, you get fat
       • Plants die if they don't get enough water.
       • Ice melts if you heat it.

2. First

   • Possible future states or events, situations
     • If/When +Present Simple/Present continuous + Will/be going to +infinitive
       • If it rains, I won't go to the park.
       • If I see her, I'll tell her
       • If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes
       • She'll be late if the train is delayed.
       • If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.

3. Second

   • Unlikely or imaginary states or events in the present or future, hypothetical situations
     • If+Past Simple/Past Continuous + Would/Could/Might+Infinitive
       • If I had money, I would by a car
       • She would pass the exam if she ever studied.
       • If I were you, I wouldn't go out with that girl
       • If I had his number, I would call him
       • If it's a nice day tomorrow, we'll go swimming

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