First Conditional vs. Second Conditional

First Conditional vs. Second Conditional

1. First Conditional

   • Structure : The structure is usually: if / when present simple >> will infinitive.
     • It is also common to use this structure with unless, as long as, as soon as or in case instead of if.
   • Usage : We use the first conditional when we talk about future situations we believe are real or possible.
   • Example : If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.
     • I'll leave as soon as the babysitter arrives.

2. Second Conditional

   • Structure: The structure is usually: if + past simple >> + would + infinitive.
     • If is followed by the verb be, it is grammatically correct to say if I were, if he were, if she were and if it were.
   • Usage: The second conditional is used to imagine present or future situations that are impossible or unlikely in reality.
   • Example : If we had a garden, we could have a cat.
     • If I were you, I wouldn't mention it.

3. Difference between: First Conditional vs. Second Conditional

   • The first conditional describes something that is possible, and could really happen.
   • The second conditional describes something that is possible, but will almost certainly not happen.

4. Bibliography: Learn English . (28 de 11 de 2020). Obtenido de https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/conditionals-1#:~:text=Second%20conditional&text=If%20I%20won%20a%20lot,were%20and%20if%20it%20were.

   • This bibliography is of both

5. Name : Gabriela Lozada

   • Class: 3rd BACH "B"
   • Date : Saturday , November 28th 2020