First or second conditionals

First or second conditionals

Second conditional

1. The same basic form

2.if clause + main clause

3. Diference= time and tense

4. 5 Conditionals

1. Unreal

2. Imaginary situations in the present or the future.

3. not an actual situation

First conditional

EXAMPLE:

If I missed the bus, I would take a taxi.

If they lost the game, they would not go the finals.

1. Real

2. Possible in the future.

3. Likely chance it will happen.

if + present simple, will + verb

EXAMPLE:

If I miss the buss, I will take a taxi.

If they lose they game wont go to the finals.

If+ past simple, would + verb

First vs second conditionals

If I miss the buss, I will take a taxi.

(likely to happen)

vs

If I missed the bus, I would take a taxi.

(unlikely to happen)