CONDITIONAL

CONDITIONAL

1. First conditional

   • It is used to describe an event in the result clause that is a real possibility in the future but is dependent on the conditional in the if-clause
     • Any present form can be used in the if-clause and any future form in the result clause
       • If you don’t take action now, it could be to late

2. Second conditional

   • It is used to express an unlikely future event or a hypothetical situation that is dependent on the condition in the if-clause
     • Would/might/could + base form / be + -ing form can be used in the result clause
       • If we had recycling centers, it would make life much easier!
     • The simple past continuous can be used in the if-clause

3. Third conditional

   • It is used to express a hypothetical past event or situation that is dependent on the condition in the if-clause
     • The past perfect can be used in the if-cluse with would/could/might have + past participle in the result clause
       • If I had bought that new car, I would be spending less on gas