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CONDITIONALS
1. 2. 3.
If I win the lottery, I will buy a car. If I won the lottery, I would buy a car. If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a car.
First Conditional
This is the pattern that we most frequently associate with the first conditional, referring to future possibility or probability. But note that other patterns are also possible: we can have a modal verb, typically can, may or should, in the if-clause or main clause, as well as going to future or present continuous future. Present perfect is also possible in the if-clause.
Examples
If you can't understand the instructions, you'll never be able to assemble the wardrobe. If I give you ten pounds, could you get me some wine at the supermarket? If you've finished the work I gave you, you may go home now.
If the weather's good on Sunday, we're going to have a picnic in Hyde Park.
If you're going to write him a check, make sure there's enough money in your account to cover it.
If you're coming clubbing with us tonight, you'd better get ready now.
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1. If I _____ gone to the party, I wouldnt be here now. 2. Why? Where would you be if you ______ stayed at home? 3. I would _____ met Mr. Right and I'd be happy now. 4. Are you feeling all right? Nothing would be different if you _____ gone to the party that night! 5. And anyway, if you _____ gone to the party you would be a lot poorer. It was expensive! 6. I know. But I wouldnt feel so bad if you hadn't _____ such a good time.