Conditionals

Conditionals

1. Zero conditional

   • To talk about things which are always true or happen as a result of something. (Real facts)
     • If + present simple, present simple
       • Examples
         • - If you mix blue and red, you get purple. - If people eat too much, they get fat.

2. First conditional

   • Something that will or won’t happen. (Future possibility)
     • If + present simple, will/won't + infinitive
       • Examples
         • - If I finish my homework today, I will go out with my friends tomorrow. - I won't go with you If you don't tell me the truth.

3. Second conditional

   • To talk about hypothetical or imaginary situations. (Present unreal)
     • If + past simple, would/wouldn't + infinitive
       • Examples
         • - If I were rich, I would buy a big house. - If I were you, I would look for another job.

4. Third conditional

   • To speculate in the past or regret something.
     • If + past perfect (have + past participle), would + have + past participle
       • Examples
         • - If he had studied, he would have passed the exam. - If I had gone to bed earlier, I wouldn't have been late for school.