Conditionals

Conditionals

The conditionals in English at a glance

The types of conditionals

• Type zero: If + Present Simple, Present Simple

• Type 1: If + Present Simple, will/can/may/might + infinitive

• Type 2: If + Past Simple, would/could/might + infinitive

• Type 3: If + Past Perfect, would/could/might + have + past participle

• Mixed conditional: we can combine third and second conditional or second and third conditional

Multiple Choice

If you ................ enough money, you'll be able to renovate your house.

• save

• saved

• saves

Multiple Choice

If the temperature is below zero, water ..................... .

• freeze

• freezes

• froze

What does each type of conditional show?

• Type zero: shows something real, general truths

• Type 1: shows something possible in the present or future

• Type 2: shows something impossible in the present or future

• Type 3: shows something impossible, referring to actions which didn't happen in the past

• Mixed conditional: its meaning depends on logic and context

Open Ended

Complete the sentences below so that they are true for you.

1. I would have been happier if..........................

2. If I didn't trust someone, ................................

3. If I were on a diet, ............................................

4. If it rains tomorrow, ........................................

5. If I study harder, ...............................................