Zero, first and second conditionals

We use the ZERO conditional...

• to talk about scientific facts.

• to talk about rules and laws.

• to talk about true things.

• All of the above.

The Zero Conditional is formed with...

• If past simple , would + infinitive

• If present simple , present + infinitive

• If present simple , present simple

• If past simple, present simple

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

We use the FIRST conditional...

• for unreal situations in the future.

• for hypothetical situations in the future.

• for possible situations in the future.

• for real situations in the future.

The First Conditional is formed with...

• If present simple , would + infinitive

• If past simple , will + infinitive

• If past simple, present simple

• If present simple, will + infinitive

If it rains, we ... the match.

• will cancel

• cancel

• would cancel

• cancels

If I have time, I ... you shopping.

• take

• will take

• takes

• won't take

We use the Second Conditional...

• to talk about real situations.

• to talk about real past situations.

• to talk about imaginary or unreal situations.

• to talk about real or future situations.

The Second Conditional is formed with...

• If + past perfect + would

• If + present simple + would

• If + past simple + would

• If + past simple, would + past perfect

If he paid more attention,

• he could understood the exercise.

• he could understand the exercise.

• he understands the exercise.

• he would understood the exercise.

If I _________a rich man, I would buy a very large boat.

• is

• were

• am

• would be

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E