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Zero, First, Second and Third Conditional

The document explains the four types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second, and third. Each type is used for different situations, such as general facts, future possibilities, hypothetical scenarios, and past regrets. Examples are provided for each conditional to illustrate their usage.

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Zero, First, Second and Third Conditional

The document explains the four types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second, and third. Each type is used for different situations, such as general facts, future possibilities, hypothetical scenarios, and past regrets. Examples are provided for each conditional to illustrate their usage.

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zero, first, second and

third conditional
A small class prepared by Team 4:
Ximena Hinojosa
Abril Rodriguez
Victoria Lopez
Kayla Polina
Leonardo Treviño
ZERO CONDITIONAL
We use it to talk about general facts
and their results or situations that
are real and possible.
If a sentence starts with if/when,
you add a comma. If the sentence has
if/when in the middle of the
sentence, we remove the comma.
We use it in simple present.
EXAMPLES:
1. If water reaches 100 degrees, it
boils.
2. If it snows, it’s cold.
3. When it isn’t cold, we spend time
outside.
4. If it doesn’t rain, plants don’t grow.
5. Plants don’t grow if it doesn’t rain.
6. If you touch a fire, you get burned.
First conditional is

FIRST used to talk about


things that are

CONDITIONAL possible in the


future.
It often meets the follo-
wing structure:
If + present simple verb
+ will + base verb
If it rains tomorrow,
we will stay indoors.
Condition: it might rain
EXAMPLES Result: if it rains, we’ll stay indoors

If you study hard,


you will pass the exam.
Condition: studying hard
Result: passing the exam, as long
as you do study hard
The second conditional is used to
talk about hypothetical cases or
SECOND unlikely situations in the future,
is used too to express wishes, or
CONDITIONAL imposible actions also in a future
time.
EXAMPLES:
If I had less homework, I would have more free time.
If I could travel back in time, I would meet my ancestors.
If aliens visited Earth, people would panic.
If I found a magic lamp, I would make three wishes.
THIRD
The third conditional is used to
talk about hypothetical situations CONDITIONAL
in past-things that did not
happened and their possible
consequences.

It expresses regret, missed


opportunities, or alternative past
outcomes.
Examples
1.If I had studied, I would have pass the exam. ( that
means that because I didn't study, so I didn't pass
the exam).
2. If she had left earlier, she wouldn’t have missed
the train.
3.If they had invited me, I would have gone to the
party.
Differences and how to know when to use which

Zero Conditional
We use the zero conditional to talk about
permanent truths, such as scientific facts, and
HOW TO
KNOW WHICH
general habits.
First Conditional
We use the first conditional to talk about a
realistic situation in the present or future.
Second Conditional
We use the second conditional to talk about
IS WHICH?
improbable or impossible situations in the
present or future.
Third Conditional
We use the third conditional to talk about
impossible situations, as in the second
conditional, in the past.
Zero Conditional
1. If you heat water to 100°, it boils.
2. If you eat a lot, you put on weight.
3. If I’m tired, I go to bed early.
First Conditional
1. If you’re free later, we can go for a walk.
2. He’ll call if he needs help.
3. Take a break if you’re tired.

Second Conditional
1. If I had more time, I’d exercise more. (But I don’t have
more time so I don’t.)
EXAMPLES
2. If I were rich, I’d spend all my time travelling. (But I’m not
rich so I can’t.)
3. If she saw a snake, she’d be terrified.

Third Conditional
1. If we had left earlier, we would have arrived on time.
2. If you hadn’t forgotten her birthday, she wouldn’t have
been upset.
3. If they had booked earlier, they could have found better
seats.
THANK YOU FOR
YOUR TIME :d

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