Conditionals

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Conditionals

Conditionals

Rules & Explanation

0 Conditionals (general truth)

If-clause
If + present simple
Main clause
present simple

• They are used express smth which is always true. We can also use when instead of if.

0 Conditionals

If-clause

e.g. If I drink coffee at night,

Main clause

I don’t sleep well.

1 Conditionals (real present)

If-clause
If + present simple/continuous/perfect/perfect continuous
Main clause
future/imperative/can/may/might/must/should/could + present bare infinitive

• They are used to express real or very probable situations in the present or future.

1 Conditionals

If-clause

If you call me,

Main clause

I will go with to the cinema.

2 Conditionals (unreal present)

If-clause
If + past simple or past continuous
Main clause
would/could/might + present bare infinitive

• They are used to express imagery situations which are contrary to the facts in the present, and therefore, are unlikely to happen in the present or future. They are also used to give advice.

2 Conditionals

If-clause

If you were at the lecture,

Main clause

you would know that.

3 Conditionals (unreal past)

If-clause
If + past perfect/past perfect continuous
Main clause
would/could/might + perfect bare infinitive

• They are used to express imagery situations which are contrary to the facts in the past. They are also used to express regrets or criticism.

3 Conditionals

If-clause

If I hadn’t bought a ticket,

Main clause

I wouldn’t have gone to the concert.

Linking Words

• Express your opinion …
• I think that …
• In my opinion/in my view/to my mind …
• In my experience …
• I am convinced that …
• I firmly/strongly believe …