Conditionals - English Grammer

Conditionals What are conditionalsThe conditionals use to talk and express real and unreal situations in order to describe something that will happen, might happen, and what we would wish to happen.It is also called “If clause”. Zero ConditionalFirst ConditionalSecond ConditionalWhat are the types of conditionalsThird Conditional Zero ConditionalIt is used when the time referred to is now or always and the situation is real and possible.It is used to refer to general truthsFormula: ‘If’ + simple present , Simple presentExamples: If you heat ice, it meltsIf it rains, the grass gets wet.If you do not study, you do not pass the exam. First ConditionalIt assumes the result of a future action (things which might happen)It is used to refer to a possible condition and its probable result.Formula: ‘If’ + simple present , will + infinitiveExamples: If you do not hurry, you will miss the deadline.If you get good grades, you will go to university.If he works hard, he will have enough money to buy a new house. Second ConditionalIt is used to refer to a situation that is unlikely and unreal.It is used to refer to hypothetical conditions and probable results.Formula: ‘If’ + simple past , would + infinitiveExamples: If