Conditionals.

Conditionals.

1. Real

   • Structure
     • If-clause
       • If + subject + verb + complement
         • Verb in present simple.
     • Dependent clause
       • Subject + verb + complement
         • Verb in present simple or modal before the verb (most commonly "will").
   • Real conditionals express that there is a possibility that the situation will happen.
   • Example
     • If you buy alcoholic beverages, the seller will ask for your identification card.

2. Unreal

   • Structure
     • If-clause
       • If + subject + verb + complement
         • Verb in past tense, we never use "would" in this part but it's okay to use "could".
         • For the verb "be" we use "were" instead "was" in all pronouns.
     • Dependent clause
       • Subject + verb + complement
         • We never use "will" before the main verb, we use "would" or "could".
   • Unreal conditionals express that the situation is impossible or imaginary.
   • Example
     • If you drove overspeed, transit police would arrest you.