1st vs 2nd conditionals

1st vs 2nd conditionals

1. First Conditional

   • Real probable situations in future
     • Example
       • If you don't clean the house, you wil sleep on the sofa
         • Result clause use will/won't
         • Conditional clause in present simple

2. Second conditional

   • Hypothetical conditions
     • Example
       • If i won the lottery, I'd move to Japan
         • Conditional clause in past simple
         • Result clause use would
   • Give advice
   • Notes: we used were instead of was

3. If I miss the bus, I'll take a taxi

4. If I missed the bus, I would take a taxi