Conditionals

Conditionals

1. First conditional

   • used to talk about a possible condition and a probable outcome.
     • If + Subject + present simple, Subject + Will + verb in infinitive
     • If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
       • If you finish your homework, I will buy you ice cream.

2. Second conditional

   • used to talk about a hypothetical situation and its possible outcome, actions in the 2nd conditional are usually less likely .
     • If + past simple + would + verb in infinitive
     • If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
       • If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.

3. Third conditional

   • used to talk about past situations and how they might have been different depending on whether or not the condition was met.
     • If + past perfect + perfect conditional or perfect continuous conditional
     • -If you hadn't lied to me before, I would have believed you.
       • -You would have gotten wet if it had rained.