CONDITIONALS

SENTENCES 0, 1
& 2
 They are
formed by two
clauses:

The if clause
The main *Not
necessarily in
clause
If the if clause
goes first, we
always add a
coma after it!
 .

ZERO
CONDITIONAL
We use it to talk about general truths
ZERO CONDITIONAL
Structure
If/when + subject
Main clause in
+ verb in present
present simple
simple

Example
If you eat junk you put on
food, weight.
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TABLE!
ZERO CONDITIONAL

When you heat

ice,
If you dont
sleep,
if they dont
practice
English.
We use it for something which is
possible to happen in the present
or in the future.
FIRST
FIRST CONDITIONAL

Structure
If + subject + Main clause
verb in using will,
present modal verbs
simple or imperative
FIRST CONDITIONAL

Example using will

If I see James, Ill give him his money.

Example using modal verb

you must promise to take
If you want a pet,
care of it.

Example using imperative

Buy some milk if you go to the supermarket.
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TABLE USING WILL,
FIRST CONDITIONAL
MODAL VERB AND
IMPERATIVE!
If you lie to me,
If my mom
catches me
skipping my
classes,
if I dont
remember.
We use it for unreal situations which
are unlikely to happen in the present
or in the future.
SECOND
ZERO CONDITIONAL
Structure
Main clause using
If/when + subject + verb
would/could + base form
in past simple
of the verb

Example
I would/could buy a farm
If I won the lottery,
in the country.
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TABLE!
SECOND CONDITIONAL
If I were you,

If he tried,

if she went on
a diet.
In conditional sentences type 2
were is often used instead of
was in the if-clause.

We use if I were you to express

an option or to give advice.
Unless can be used instead of if
not.. In all conditional sentences.
If you dont agree, I wont buy this
car I wont buy this car unless you
agree.
Instead of if, we can use :
As long as, provided that/providing
that, suppose/supposing and on
condition that.
You can borrow my camera as long
as you promise to handle it with
care.
 T IP!
Tiny
More Less
possible possible

Conditio Conditio Conditio

nal 0 nal 1 nal 2