grammar · B1
Conditionals 0–3.
A conditional links a condition (the “if” part) to a result. Which one you use depends on how real or likely the situation is.
Zero — general truths
For things that are always true. Both halves use the present.
If you heat ice, it melts. (if + present, present)
First — real future possibility
A likely future situation. If + present, then will + verb.
If it rains, we will stay home. (real and possible)
Second — unreal or unlikely now
An imaginary present/future. If + past, then would + verb. (Use “were” for everyone with be.)
If I won the lottery, I would travel. · If I were you, I’d rest.
Third — unreal past (regret)
Looking back at what didn’t happen. If + had + V3, then would have + V3.
If I had studied, I would have passed. (but I didn’t)
watch out
Don’t put “will” or “would” in the if-clause: If it will rain… → If it rains…
See it parsed
conditionals.txt parse
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