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Conditional Sentences

The document outlines the different types of conditional sentences in English, including zero, first, second, and third conditionals. It provides examples for each type, illustrating their usage in expressing truths, likely situations, unlikely scenarios, and unreal past situations. Additionally, it introduces alternatives to 'if' for conditional expressions.

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Conditional Sentences

The document outlines the different types of conditional sentences in English, including zero, first, second, and third conditionals. It provides examples for each type, illustrating their usage in expressing truths, likely situations, unlikely scenarios, and unreal past situations. Additionally, it introduces alternatives to 'if' for conditional expressions.

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1.ZERO AND FIRST CONDITIONAL.


2.SECOND CONDITIONAL.
3.THIRD CONDITIONAL.
ZERO CONDITIONAL FIRST CONDITIONAL
(truths) (likely)
If you freeze water, it • If you put some money
turns into ice. aside every week, you’ll
save enough money to
buy a new computer.

If (present), (present) If (present), future (will, be


going to)
If (present), imperative
SHOULD (= happen to)
If you should need a loan, contact your bank.
If you should need a loan, I’ll recommend
you an
excellent bank.
Should you change your mind, contact us.
(Formal)

ELIPTICAL
If in debt, ask for help.
If about to invest your savings, try to get some
advice.
SECOND SECOND CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONAL(unlikely) (unlikely)
If I won the lottery, I’d If you didn’t blow money,
set up my own business. you might make ends
meet. (would perhaps)

If (past simple), (would,


might, could)
THIRD
CONDITIONAL(unreal past) MORE EXAMPLES
If I hadn’t spent my If he hadn’t been so
whole salary gambling, I stingy, they might have
could have bought saved their marriage.
something to eat. (would (would perhaps have been)
have been able)

If (past perfect), (would have


p.p., might have p.p., could
have p.p.)
ALTERNATIVES TO “IF”
• Unless= if...not. Often used in warnings.
• We’ll be late for our English lesson unless we
hurry.
• As long as (or so long as)= if, on condition
that.
• We’ll be on time for our lesson as long as you
hurry up.
• Provided (that)/providing (that)= if, on
condition that.
• Providing (that) you lay the table, I’ll cook.
• He will pass his exam, provided (that) he
studies a lot.
• In case (precaution)
• Take an umbrella in case it rains.

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