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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

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