Conditionals

What is the Zero Conditional?

Used for facts or general truths.

Formula of Zero Conditional?

If + present, present

Example of Zero Conditional?

If you heat water, it boils.

Tip for Zero Conditional?

It’s like science or rules. Always true!

What is the First Conditional?

Used for real future possibilities.

Formula of First Conditional?

If + present, will + verb

Example of First Conditional?

If I study, I will pass the test.

Tip for First Conditional?

It’s like a promise: If you do this, this will happen.

What is the Second Conditional?

Used for unreal or imaginary situations.

Formula of Second Conditional?

If + past, would + verb

Example of Second Conditional?

If I had a million dollars, I would buy a house.

Tip for Second Conditional?

It’s like a dream or something imaginary.

What is the Third Conditional?

Used for past situations that didn’t happen.

Formula of Third Conditional?

If + had + past participle, would have + past participle

Example of Third Conditional?

If I had studied, I would have passed.

Tip for Third Conditional?

It’s about regrets or things that didn’t happen in the past.

What is the Mixed Conditional?

Used when we imagine a different past affecting the present.

Formula of Mixed Conditional?

If + had + past participle, would + verb (present)

Example of Mixed Conditional?

If I had studied medicine, I would be a doctor now.

Tip for Mixed Conditional?

It’s like saying: if the past were different, my present would be too.