Conditionals 1

Conditionals 1

1. Grammar explanation

   • Conditionals describe the result of a certain condition. The if clause tells you the condition (If you study hard) and the main clause tells you the result (you will pass your exams). The order of the clauses does not change the meaning.
     • If you study hard, you will pass your exams. You will pass your exams if you study hard.

2. First conditional

   • conditional Zero
     • We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for laws and rules.
       • If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep at night. Ice melts if you heat it. When the sun goes down, it gets dark.
   • We use the first conditional when we talk about future situations we believe are real or possible.
     • If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach. Arsenal will be top of the league if they win. When I finish work, I'll call you.

3. Second conditional

   • The second conditional is used to imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality.
     • If we had a garden, we could have a cat. If I won a lot of money, I'd buy a big house in the country. I wouldn't worry if I were you.