Presented by Abraham Fuentes Overview -Importance of conditionals and modals in English. - Brief description of each topic. First Conditional Definition:* Used to express real and possible situations in the future. - *Structure:* If + present simple, will + base form of the verb. EXAMPLES 1. If it rains, we will stay inside. 2. If she studies, she will pass the exam. 11. If I see him, I will tell him the news. 3. If they invite us, we will go to the party. 12. If you heat ice, it will melt. 4. If I finish work early, I will call you. 13. If the store has the dress, I will buy it. 5. If you eat too much, you will feel sick. 14. If you study hard, you will get good 6. If he doesn’t hurry, he will miss the bus. grades. 7. If we leave now, we will arrive on time. 15. If they finish early, they will watch a 8. If the weather is nice, we will have a movie. picnic. 16. If she runs fast, she will catch the train. 9. If she practices, she will improve her 17. If he calls, I will answer. skills. 18. If we take a taxi, we will get there faster. 10. If you don’t water the plants, they will 19. If it snows, we will build a snowman. die. 20. If you are tired, you will need to rest. Second Conditional *Definition:* Used for unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. - *Structure:* If + past simple, would + base form of the verb. EXAMPLES 1. If I won the lottery, I would buy a house. 11. If I could fly, I would see the world from 2. If she were taller, she would be a model. above. 3. If they had more time, they would travel 12. If he were more organized, he would get things done. the world. 13. If we had a garden, we would plant flowers. 4. If I were you, I would accept the job. 14. If I met a celebrity, I would ask for an 5. If he studied harder, he would pass the autograph. exam. 15. If she had more money, she would buy new 6. If we lived in Paris, we would visit the clothes. Eiffel Tower. 16. If they offered free tickets, I would go to 7. If it were sunny, we would go to the the concert. beach. 17. If I had a magic wand, I would change the 8. If I had a car, I would drive to work. world. 9. If she knew the answer, she would tell 18. If you called him, he would come. us. 19. If we went out tonight, we would have fun. 20. If I knew her address, I would visit her. 10. If they offered me the job, I would take it. Modal verbs of obligation Definition:* Used to express necessity or obligation. - *Examples:* must, have to, should. EXAMPLES 1. You must wear a seatbelt. 1. You can go to the party. 2. I have to finish this report by Friday. 2. May I use your phone? 3. She should see a doctor. 3. You might stay if you finish your 4. We must respect the rules. homework. 5. He has to submit his assignment on 4. Can I borrow your book? time. 5. They can join us for dinner. 6. You should not smoke in public places. 6. You may leave early today. 7. They must arrive early for the meeting. 7. Can I have a piece of cake? 8. I have to call my parents tonight. 8. You might want to check with your boss. 9. She should practice for her performance. 9. May I ask you a question? 10. We must recycle to help the 10. You can watch TV after dinner. environment. Thank you very much! www.reallygreatsite.com