CONDITIONALS PHRASES

CONDITIONALS PHRASES

1. Conditional sentences are those whose verb is conjugated in the conditional, a verb tense that is used to express probabilities, proposals, doubts or wishes. For example: If I were more studious, I would have better grades. ... For example: If the sun rises tomorrow, we will go to the park.

   • CONDITIONAL ZERO
     • It expresses real, probable or possible conditions for something to happen. It follows that, if a condition or scenario is met, the possibility of another event taking place opens up. For example: If you study for the exam, you will pass.
       • If + present of the indicative + future / present / imperative.
         • I'll visit you if you're unoccupied.
         • I'll tell you if you promise to keep quiet.
         • If I have time, we have lunch together.
   • SIMPLE CONDITIONAL
     • It expresses improbable, imaginary or impossible conditions, with little or no possibility of their occurrence. For example: If you were silent, the neighbors would not complain as much.
       • If + past imperfect of the subjunctive / imperative + simple conditional.
         • If you were more diligent, you would have better grades.
         • You'd screw up less if you kept quiet.
         • If you need help, give me a call.
   • CONDITIONAL COMPOUND
     • It expresses unreal or impossible conditions. When the sentence is negative, they express that a situation or scenario has taken place in the past. For example: We would not be friends if we had not gone to the same school. When the sentence is affirmative, it means that the situation or scenario has not taken place in the past. For example: If I had money, I would have invited you to the movies. (He had no money)
       • If + past perfect of the subjunctive + compound conditional.
         • I would have gone to my friends' if I had been bored. (She was not bored)
         • If we had finished earlier, we would have gone to a bar. (They didn't finish early)
         • We would have come looking for you if you hadn't answered the phone. (Yes they answered the phone)