Conditionals

Conditionals

1. Zero conditional

   • Talk about universal truths
     • Structure
       • If+ (present simple) , (present simple)
       • We can use "when" in a sentence
     • It's also used to give instructions or orders.

2. First conditional

   • Likely and real situations in the future
   • Structure
     • If + (present simple), (future simple)

3. Second conditional

   • Its objetive is similar to First conditional
     • But the condition is hypothetical and less likely
       • Sometimes we use it to hold a conversation
     • Structure
       • If+ (past simple), (would)+ infinitive
         • Extra tips
           • "IF" is a conjunction
           • You can change the order of the clauses
           • Subject + would are usually contracted
             • I'd, you'd,etc.
           • It breaks grammar rules
             • Were => I, You, He, It, She ...
   • Impossible situations
     • We use it to imagine and dream
   • to give advices
     • If I were you ...
   • to give reasons why
     • We use it to explain the situations a little more

4. Third conditional

   • Imaginary situations in the past
   • Structure
     • If+ (past perfect or past perfect continuous), would+ have+past participle
   • Regrets