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Conditional Types

The document outlines different types of conditional sentences, including Zero, First, Second, Third, and Mixed Conditionals, along with their usage and structure. Each type is illustrated with examples to clarify their application in various contexts. Additionally, it mentions inversion in conditionals and alternative phrases that can be used in place of 'if'.

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Conditional Types

The document outlines different types of conditional sentences, including Zero, First, Second, Third, and Mixed Conditionals, along with their usage and structure. Each type is illustrated with examples to clarify their application in various contexts. Additionally, it mentions inversion in conditionals and alternative phrases that can be used in place of 'if'.

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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Type of Usage Structure Example


Conditional
Zero General truths, If + S + V1 (present simple), S + V1 If you heat ice, it melts.
Conditional natural laws, or (present simple).
habits.
First Possible If + S + V1 (present simple), S + If it rains tomorrow, we
Conditional conditions in the will/may/can… + Vo will stay home.
present or future.
Second Impossible If + S + V2/ed, S + would/might/could + If I were rich, I would buy
Conditional conditions in the Vo a big house.
present or future. If + S + were, S + would/might/could +
Vo
Third Impossible If + S + had + V3/ed, S + would have + If I had studied harder, I
Conditional conditions in the V3/ed would have passed the
past. exam.
Mixed Impossible - Past → Present: If I had taken the job, I
Conditional conditions in the If + S + had + V3/ed, S + would + Vo would be happier now.
(3+2) past, the result in
the present
Mixed Impossible - Present → Past: If I were more careful, I
Conditional conditions in the If + S + V2/ed, S + would have + V3/ed wouldn’t have made that
(2+3) present, the result mistake yesterday.
in the past
Inversion in Type 0 & 1 Should + S + Vo, S + will + V0 Should you need help,
Conditionals please call me.
Type 2 Were + S + to + V0, S + would + V0 Were I you, I would take
the opportunity.
Type 3 Had + S + V3/ed, S + would have + Had I known, I would
V3/ed have helped you.

*Note: Other words or phrases can be used in conditional sentences


Unless = If not
As long as/ So long as
Provided that
Even if

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