Conditional sentences are used to talk about possibilities, hypothetical situations, or real conditions. They follow specific structures depending on the type of condition. Here's a breakdown:
🌍 Zero Conditional (General Truths)
- Structure: If + subject + present simple, subject + present simple
- Example: If water boils, it turns into steam.
🔔 First Conditional (Real Possibilities)
- Structure: If + subject + present simple, subject + will + base verb
- Example: If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
🌙 Second Conditional (Unreal or Hypothetical Situations)
- Structure: If + subject + present simple, subject + would + base verb
- Example: If I were rich, I would travel the world.
⏳ Third Conditional (Past Hypotheticals)
- Structure: If + subject + had + past participle, subject + would have + past participle
- Example: If she had studied harder, she would have passed the exam.
For more practice, check our Conditional Usage Exercises page! 📘