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Conditionals are sentences that describe a situation and its result. In English, we often use “if” to express a condition. There are four main types: Zero, First, Second and Third, there are also some mixed forms. They help us talk about:
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Conditionals Table
| Type | When We Use It | If-Clause | Result Clause | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero | General truths, facts, routines | If + present simple | Present simple | If you heat ice, it melts. |
| First | Real and possible future situations | If + present simple | Will / Can / May + base verb | If it rains, I will stay home. |
| Second | Unreal, imaginary situations | If + past simple | Would / Could / Might + base verb | If I won the lottery, I would travel. |
| Third | Imaginary past situations (regrets, criticism) | If + past perfect | Would / Could / Might + have + past participle | If she had studied, she would have passed. |
| Mixed | Unreal past + present result or vice versa | Mix of Third and Second | Mix of Third and Second | If I had studied, I would be a doctor now. |
To understand more about each conditional and practice them individually, click the links below.
Exercises on Conditionals
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