Conditional

Conditional

1. TYPE 0

   • Form
   • Function
     • is used to make statements about the real world, and often refers to general truths, such as scientific facts. In these sentences, the time is now or always and the situation is real and possible.
       • Examples
         • If you freeze water, it becomes a solid.
         • If public transport is efficient, people stop using their cars.
         • If you mix red and blue, you get purple.
         • When it rains, the grass gets wet.
         • Ice melts if you heat it
         • If you heat ice, it melts
     • is also often used to give instructions, using the imperative in the main clause.
       • Examples
         • If Bill phones, tell him to meet me at the cinema.
         • Ask Pete if you're not sure what to do.
         • If you want to come, call me before 5:00

2. First conditional

   • Form
   • function
     • is used to talk about actions/events in the future which are likely to happen or have a real possibility of happening.
       • Examples
         • If it rains tomorrow, I’ll stay at home.
         • If I pass this exam, I’ll celebrate.
         • I’ll celebrate if I pass this exam.
       • Example -modal verb or imperative
         • If it rains, we must postpone our game.
         • If it rains, wear your waterproof clothing

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