conditionals

conditionals

1. zero

   • structure
     • If + subject + present simple, subject + present simple
   • claims about the real world
   • facts we take for granted
   • example
     • If you mix red and blue, you get purple

2. First

   • refers to the present or future
   • condition is possible
   • result is likely
   • example
     • If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus
   • structure
     • If + presente simple, will + infinitivo

3. Second

   • structure
     • if + simple past + simple conditional
   • example
     • If she fell, she would hurt herself
   • refers to a hypothetical condition
     • the result is probable
   • it can be now or anytime
     • the situation is not real