CONDITIONALS

CONDITIONALS

1. The use of the conditional means that one action depends on another. Conditionals are used to talk about real or unreal situations

2. ZERO CONDITIONAL

   • We use zero conditional to talk about general truths and scientific laws
   • Used for present real/factual situations
   • If + sujeto + present simple, sujeto + present simple
   • EXAMPLE
     • If you don't put sun cream on, you get burn
     • If you get a virus, call the IT specialist.
     • If you feel sick, go to the doctor.

3. FIRST CONDITIONAL

   • It is used to talk about things which are possible in the future
   • This type of conditional is used in situations where if a condition is met, a given result is likely to occur.
   • If + sujeto + present simple, sujeto + future simple
   • EXAMPLE
     • If you don't put on repellent, you'll get bitten.
     • If you study hard, you'll get good marks.
     • Your sister will go mad if you touch her things.

4. This type of conditional is used to talk about events that are unlikely to happen in the future.

   • SECOND CONDITIONAL
     • If + sujeto + past simple, sujeto + would + verbo en infinitive (without to)
     • EXAMPLE
       • If I became President, I would change many things.
       • If I saw Madonna, I would scream.