Conditionals

Conditionals

1. Also know as "If Clauses"

   • They are used to express actions that can only happen is a certain condition is fulfilled

2. Third conditional

   • If + Past Perfect + would/could/might + have + Past Participle
   • Used for unreal situations or things that didn't happen in the past
   • Example: What would you have done if you'd been me?

3. First Conditional

   • If + present simple + Future Simple, can, may
   • Used for possibilities in the present or future
   • Example: If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.

4. Second Conditional

   • If + past simple + might/would/could
   • Used for unreal/imposible situatons in the present or the future
   • Example: She would travel all over the world if she were rich.

5. Zero Conditional

   • Talks about general truths
   • If + present simple + present simple
   • Example: Plants die if they don't get enough water.

6. Mixed conditionals

   • They are a combination of two types of conditional patterns, usually second and third conditionals.
   • Example: If I had worked harder at school, I would have a better job now.