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Conditionals

The document provides an overview of conditionals, including Zero, First, Second, and Third Conditionals, each defined by their structure and usage. It explains how conditionals are used to express general truths, real future possibilities, hypothetical situations, and past unreal situations. Additionally, it includes examples and exercises for each type of conditional to reinforce understanding.

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Conditionals

The document provides an overview of conditionals, including Zero, First, Second, and Third Conditionals, each defined by their structure and usage. It explains how conditionals are used to express general truths, real future possibilities, hypothetical situations, and past unreal situations. Additionally, it includes examples and exercises for each type of conditional to reinforce understanding.

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Conditionals: Zero, First, Second and

Third Conditionals
Introduction to
Conditionals
Conditionals are used to talk about
possible or imaginary situations. They
often include 'if' clauses.
What Are Conditionals?

Conditionals are sentences with two


clauses – an 'if' clause and a main
clause – that are closely related. The
type of conditional determines the
nature of the relationship.
Zero Conditional -
Explanation

The Zero Conditional is used for general truths and facts.

It describes situations that are always true if something happens


.
Zero Conditional - Structure

Structure:
If + Present Simple, ... Present Simple
Zero Conditional - Examples

Examples:
- If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.
- If it rains, the ground gets wet.
Zero Conditional - Exercise
Complete the sentences using the Zero
Conditional:
1. If you touch fire, it ____ (burn).
2. If people eat too much, they ____
(get) fat.
First Conditional - Explanation

The First Conditional is used for real or


possible situations in the future. It describes a
likely result if the condition is met.
First Conditional - Structure

Structure:
If + Present Simple, ... will +
infinitive
First Conditional - Examples
Examples:
- If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the
trip.
- If you study hard, you will pass the
exam.
First Conditional - Exercise
Complete the sentences using the First
Conditional:
1. If I see her, I ____ (tell) her the
news.
2. If they invite us, we ____ (go).
Second Conditional - Explanation

The Second Conditional is used for


hypothetical or unlikely situations. It describes
an unlikely result if the condition were met.
Second Conditional - Structure

Structure:
If + Past Simple, ... would +
infinitive
Second Conditional - Examples

Examples:
- If I won the lottery, I would travel the
world.
- If she were here, she would help us.
Second Conditional - Exercise
Complete the sentences using the
Second Conditional:
1. If I were you, I ____ (apologize).
2. If they had more money, they ____
(buy) a bigger house.
Third Conditional - Explanation

The Third Conditional is used for past


situations that did not happen. It describes a
different result if the condition had been met.
Third Conditional - Structure

Structure:
If + Past Perfect, ... would have + past
participle
Third Conditional - Examples
Examples:
- If he had studied, he would have
passed the exam.
- If they had left earlier, they would
have arrived on time.
Third Conditional - Exercise
Complete the sentences using the
Third Conditional:
1. If I had known, I ____ (tell) you.
2. If she had worked harder, she ____
(succeed).
Mixed Conditional Sentence
Structure
• 1. Present Condition → Past Result
• Used when a present (unreal) condition affects a past outcome.
• Structure:
• 🔹 If + past simple, subject + would have + past participle
• Example:
• ✅ If she knew French, she would have translated the letter
yesterday.
• (→ She does not know French now, so she did not translate the
letter in the past.)
• 2. Past Condition → Present Result
• Used when a past (unreal) condition affects a present
outcome.
• Structure:
• 🔹 If + past perfect, subject + would + base verb
• Example:
• ✅ If he had studied harder, he would be a doctor now.
• (→ He did not study in the past, so he is not a doctor
now.)
Overview of Conditionals
Comparison

- Zero Conditional: general truths


- First Conditional: real future possibilities
- Second Conditional: hypothetical
situations
- Third Conditional: past unreal situations

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