In this lesson:

1. What are conditionals (zero, first, second)?

2. How to form the sentences.

3. Sentence examples.

4. Exercise & quiz​

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

​ZERO CONDITIONAL

• used to talk about general truths/facts, habits.

  • If/When you press the button, the machine starts.

  • If I see a spider, I get very scared!

• sentence structure:

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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

FIRST CONDITIONAL

• used to speak about possible/probable future events

  • If I see James, I'll give him his book back.

• used to make promises or warnings

  • If you want a pet, you must promise to take care of it.

• used to give commands​

  • If you go to the supermarket, buy some milk.​

• sentence structure:

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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

second CONDITIONAL

• used to talk about future things which are unlikely or impossible.

  • If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house.

• sentence structure:

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Note:

• were is often used instead of was

  • If I were you, I wouldn't buy it.​

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CONDITIONAL SENTENCES