CONDITIONALS

Rules & Explanation

0 Conditionals (general truth)
If-clause Main clause
If + present present
simple simple
 They are used express smth which
is always true. We can also use
when instead of if.
0 Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
e.g. If
I drink
coffee at I don’t sleep
night, well.
1 Conditionals (real present)
Main clause
If-clause
future/imperative/
If + present can/may/might/
simple/continuous/per
must/should/could +
fect/perfect
present bare
continuous
infinitive
 They are used to express real or
very probable situations in the
present or future.
1 Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
If you call me, I will go with to
the cinema.
2 Conditionals (unreal present)

Main clause
If-clause
would/could/might
If + past simple or
+ present bare
past continuous
infinitive
 They are used to express imaginary situations
which are contrary to the facts in the present,
and therefore, are unlikely to happen in the
present or future. They are also used to give
advice.
2 Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
If you were at you would know
the lecture, that.
3 Conditionals (unreal past)
If-clause
Main clause
If + past
would/could/might +
perfect/past
have + past part.
perfect continuous
 They are used to express imaginary
situations which are contrary to the facts
in the past. They are also used to express
regrets or criticism.
3 Conditionals
If-clause Main clause
If I hadn’t bought I wouldn’t have
a ticket, gone to the
concert.
 Linking Words
 Express your opinion …
 I think that …

 In my opinion/in my view/to my mind

…
 In my experience …

 I am convinced that …

 I firmly/strongly believe …