Type 1 CONDITIONALS

-> They are used to express real or very probable situations in the present or future.

eg: If he doesn’t study hard, he won’t pass his exam.

IF+present simple/continuous, Future/ imperative; Real- likely to happen in

present perfect or present perfect can/may/might/must/should/c present/ future
TYPE 1
continuous ould + bare infinitive
Real present
1 If he doesn’t pay the fine, he will go to 1 If you have finished your work, we
prison. can have a break.
2 If you need help, come and see me.
2 If you’re ever in the area, you should come

TYPE 2 CONDITIONALS

They are used to express imaginary situations which are contrary to facts in the present
and, therefore, are unlikely to happen in the present or future.

Eg: If I won the lottery, I would buy an expensive car and I would go on holiday to a tropical
island next summer.

If+ past simple or past Would/could/might Imaginary situations contrary

continuous to facts in the present; also
TYPE 2 + bare infinitive used to give advice
unreal
present 1. If I had time, I would take up a sport. (but I don’t have time)
2. If I were you, I would talk with my parents about it. ( giving advice)