 1.

Zero Conditional:
(If/ When + present Simple , Present Simple)

Ex: If you boil water, it evaporates.

“If clause” “main clause”

Use:
We use the “zero” conditionals for facts or
general truth.
 “ If + present simple, will + inf”

“If clause” “main clause”

Ex: If you study well, I will buy you a new toy.

Use:
We use the first conditional to express
possible situations in the present or in the
future.
“ If + past Simple , would + inf”

“If clause” “main clause”

Ex: 1. If I had ten million dollars, I would buy a

villa.
2. If I were you, I would see a doctor.
Use:
We use “ the second Conditionals” to
express impossible situations in the present
or to give advice
“ If + past perfect, would + have + p.p”

“If clause” “main clause”

Ex: If he had slept early, He would have woken
up early.
Use:
We use “ the third conditional” to express
“our regret” for something that had happened
in the past or to criticize someone’s actions.
1. Unless means : If not
2. After If, we can use “were” instead of “was”

In all persons.
Ex: - If I were you, I would have a break.
- If he were here, he would refuse this
project.