Mastering Conditionals: Zero, First, Second, and Third
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Mastering Conditionals: Zero, First, Second, and Third
Understanding Conditionals: Real and Imaginary Situations Conditionals help us express relationships between conditions and outcomes, whether real or imaginary. Explore the four types of conditionals and their usage: Zero Conditional The zero conditional is used for general truths or always true statements. IF CLAUSE: Present simple MAIN CLAUSE: Present simple If you heat water, it boils. If it's sunny, people go to the beach. If you don't eat, you get hungry. First Conditional The first conditional is used for real or possible future situations. IF CLAUSE: Present simple MAIN CLAUSE: WILL + Verb-bare If it rains, I will take an umbrella. If I study hard, I will pass the exam. If you come early, we will start the meeting. Second Conditional The second conditional is used for unreal or unlikely present or future situations. IF CLAUSE: Past simple MAIN CLAUSE: WOULD + Verb-bare If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world. If I had more time, I would learn to play the guitar. If it stopped r…
