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Conditionals
Master all conditional forms (zero, first, second, third, and mixed) to talk about hypothetical situations.
A Fork in the Road
Conditionals help us talk about different paths and possibilities.
Conditionals Explained
A detailed explanation of all conditional types.
Conditionals Explained
| Type | Use | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | General truths, scientific facts | If + present simple, ... present simple |
| First | Real future possibility | If + present simple, ... will + infinitive |
| Second | Hypothetical/unreal present or future | If + past simple, ... would + infinitive |
| Third | Hypothetical/unreal past (regrets) | If + past perfect, ... would have + past participle |
Examples:
- Zero: If you heat water, it boils.
- First: If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.
- Second: If I won the lottery, I would buy a house. (But I don't expect to win)
- Third: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam. (But I didn't study and I failed)
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Conditional Sentences Quiz
Choose the correct form to complete the conditional sentences.
1
If I ___ you, I would apologize.
2
If he had known about the meeting, he come.
3
We will miss the flight if we ___ hurry.