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Conditionals

David Rodríguez Ulloa

General Overview

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INDEX

1st conditional

2nd Conditional

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2

3rd Conditional

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0 Conditional

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Conditionals describe the result of something that might happen in the present or past, or might have happened in the past but didn't.

If I were you, I would pay attention to this explanation.

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Zero Conditional

We use the Zero Conditional for universal truths.

If we heat water to 100º, it boils.

100%

IF + Condition , Consequence.

Type 0

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If + Present Simple , Present Simple.

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First Conditional

We use the First Conditional for possible actions.

If it rains tomorrow, we will go to the cinema.

IF + Condition , Consequence.

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100%

Type 0

If + Present Simple , Present Simple.

Type 1

70%

If + Present Simple , will + (inf - to).

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Second Conditional

We use the Second Conditional for rare actions.

If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world.

IF + Condition , Consequence.

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100%

Type 0

If + Present Simple , Present Simple.

Type 1

70%

If + Present Simple , will + (inf - to).

Type 2

30%

If + Past Simple , would + (inf - to).

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Third Conditional

We use the Third Conditional for impossible actions.

If I had gone to bed early, I would have caught the train.

IF + Condition , Consequence.

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100%

Type 0

If + Present Simple , Present Simple.

Type 1

70%

If + Present Simple , will + (inf - to).

Type 2

30%

If + Past Simple , would + (inf - to).

Type 3

0%

If + Past Perfect , would + have + 3rd Column.

Quiz Time!!!!

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Let's test it!!!!

How much knowledge of the different conditionals have you got?

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Thanks for your attention!

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Any Questions???