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

Fill in the Blanks

If you

(come) to the party, you would have seen Mary.

Fill in the Blanks

If I were you, I

(not give) the car to an underage.

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, ...............................................