CONDITIONAL CLAUSESSECOND CONDITIONALWe use the Second Conditional to talk about a future situation that is unlikely or impossible to happen and to give advice. It’s unreal present.The verb in the if-clause is in the past tense; the verb in the main clause is in the conditional tense:If someone stole my bag, I would immediately contact the police. (But I don't think that anyone will try to steal the bag. The meaning here is future.)If I had money, I would buy a house in Monte Carlo. (But I don't have the money. The meaning here is present)There...
Monday, 27 April 2009
CONDITIONAL CLAUSES : FIRST CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONAL CLAUSESFIRST CONDITIONALWe use the First Conditional to talk about a future situatioon that is possible.The verb in the if-clause is in the present tense; the verb in the main clause is in the future simple. It doesn't matter which comes first. There is usually a comma between the two clauses.If you try very hard, you'll certainly succeed.Jawad will be late if you don't lend him your car.This type of sentence implies that the action is very probable.Note that the meaning here is present or future, but the main verb in the if-clause...
CONDITIONAL CLAUSES : ZERO CONDITIONAL
CONDITIONAL CLAUSESZERO CONDITIONALThe zero conditional is used when describing situations which have automatic or habitual results : (scientific facts general or personal truths The probability of the result is 100%.)If you heat ice, it melts." (will melt is also possible)If there is a shortage of any product, prices of that product go up.My parents get angry if I come home late.As you can see, both the main clause and the if clause are in the Present Simple.The zero conditional is often used to give instructions:Press the button if you want a...
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