Grammar
Conditionals
Introduction
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Zero Conditional
A: What do you do if it rains?
B: I stay at home.
Meaning
If it rains, I stay at home.
• Is this always true?
• Is it about the past or future?
• Is it real?
Form
If + present simple, present simple
If it rains, I stay at home.
First Conditional
A: What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
B: I will stay at home.
Meaning
If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.
• Is this about the future?
• Is it possible?
• Are we sure it will happen?
Form
If + present simple, will + base verb
If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.
Second Conditional
A: What would you do if you won the lottery?
B: I would travel the world.
Meaning
If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
• Is this real now?
• Is it imaginary?
• Are we talking about the present or future?
Form
If + past simple, would + base verb
If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
Third Conditional
A: What would you have done if you had studied?
B: I would have passed the exam.
Meaning
If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.
• Is this about the past?
• Did it really happen?
• Can we change it now?
Form
If + past perfect, would have + past participle
If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct form.
Choose the correct answer.
1. If it rains, I ____ at home.
2. If I feel tired, I ____ early.
Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct form.
Production
Now talk about you.
- What do you usually do if it rains?
- What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
- What would you do if you were rich?
- What would you have done if you had studied more?