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Predictive conditionals:
Also called zero conditional. Its used to express connection between two events now or before now.
Structure: If+ present tense + present tense. If +past tense+ past tense.
Also called first conditional. Its used to express connection between one event and another possible event.
Structure: If+ present tense + will* (*We can also use can & be going to).
Zero conditional
First conditional
Hypothetical conditionals:
Counterfactual conditionals:
Also called second conditional. Its used to express a distance connection between two imaginary event. Structure: If+ past tense, + would* *We also use could & might.
Also called third conditional. Its used to express an imaginary connection between two events that never happened. Structure: If + past perfect, + would have* + past participle. *We also use might
Second conditional
Third conditional
If they dont understand what to do, they probably werent listening earlier.
In the first conditional, we can also use the past simple and present perfect in the if-clause. E.g. If you studied for the test, you wont have any problems. Present perfect+ Future:
If Sam spoke Russian, he would have translated the letter for you. If I didnt have to work so much, I would have gone to the party last night. In the third conditional, we can connect an imaginary past event with a present situation using would. E.g.
If Darren hadnt wasted his Christmas bonus gambling in Vegas, he would go to Mexico with us next month.