1st and 2nd conditionals

We use the first conditional when...

• we imagine a situation that is not likely to happen.

• the condition or imagined situation is ridiculous or clearly impossible.

• we feel something or someone can really do something.

We use the second conditional when...

• we imagine a situation that is likely to happen.

• the condition or imagined situation is ridiculous or clearly impossible.

• we feel something or someone can really do something.

The first conditional affirmative form is:

(example: If Harry studies a bit more, he will be as smart as Hermione)

• If + present simple, would+ verb (in infinitive).

• If + present simple, will + verb (in infinitive).

• If + past simple, will + verb (in infinitive).

The second conditional affirmative form is:

(example: If Harry studied a bit more, he would be as smart as Hermione)

• If + present simple, would+ verb (in infinitive).

• If + present simple, will + verb (in infinitive).

• If + past simple, would + verb (in infinitive).

Is this sentence in a first or second conditional?

If Neville speaks to the teacher, she will be very happy.

• First conditional

• Second conditional

Is this sentence in a first or second conditional?

If Volemort was alive, he would be in Azkaban.

• First conditional

• Second conditional

Is this sentence in a first or second conditional?

If Ron felt in love with Lavender Brown, he would not be with Hermione.

• First conditional

• Second conditional

Is this sentence in a first or second conditional?

Luna will be very happy if the fantastic beast speaks to her.

• First conditional

• Second conditional

Is this sentence in a first or second conditional?

Severus Snape would be one of the best teachers if he was alive.

• First conditional

• Second conditional

Is this sentence correct?

If Hagrid works in our school, the school would be much cooler.

• Yes, it is.

• No, it is not.