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🔰Third Conditional 🔻We can use the Third Conditional to talk about ‘impossible’ conditions, impossible because they are in the past and we cannot change what has happened. 🔹If I had worked harder at school, I would have got better grades. 🔹If I had had…

🔰Third Conditional 🔻We can use theThird Conditionalto talk about‘impossible’conditions, impossible because they are in the past and we cannot change what has happened. 🔹If I had worked harder at school, I would have got better grades. 🔹If I had had time, I would have gone to see him. But I didn’t have time. 🔹If we had bought that house, we would have had to rebuild the kitchen. 🔹If we had caught the earlier train, we would have got there on time but we were late. 🔻Notice that the main clause can contain‘would’, ‘could’or‘might. 🔹If I had seen him at the meeting, I would have asked him. (But he wasn’t there so I didn’t.) 🔹If I had seen him at the meeting, I could have asked him. ( But he wasn’t there so it wasn’t possible.) 🔹If I had seen him at the meeting, I might have asked him. (But I’m not sure. Perhaps if the opportunity had arisen.) 🔹If I had paid more attention in class, I would have understood the lesson. 🔻Also notice that sometimes the‘if clause’is implied rather than spoken. 🔹I’d have done it. (“if you had asked me but you didn’t.”) 🔹I wouldn’t have said that. (“if I’d been there.”) 🔹He wouldn’t have let him get away with that. (“if he had tried that with me.”) @EnglishGrammarSecrets

🔰 Second Conditional 🔻The Second Conditional is used to talk about ‘impossible’ situations. 🔹If we were in London today, we would be able to go to the concert in Hyde Park. 🔹If I had millions dollars, I’d give a lot to charity. 🔹If there were no hungry…

🔰 Second Conditional 🔻The Second Conditional is used to talk about‘impossible’situations. 🔹If we were in London today, we would be able to go to the concert in Hyde Park. 🔹If I had millions dollars, I’d give a lot to charity. 🔹If there were no hungry people in this world, it would be a much better place. 🔹If everyone had clean water to drink, there would be a lot less disease. 🔻Note that afterI / he/ she /itwe often use the subjunctive form__ ‘were’and not‘was’.(Some people think that‘were’is the only ‘correct’ form but other people think‘was’is equally ‘correct’.) 🔹If she were happy in her job, she wouldn’t be looking for another one. 🔹If I lived in Japan, I’d have sushi every day. 🔹If they were to enter our market, we’d have big problems. 🔻Note the form‘If I were you’which is often used to give advice. 🔹If I were you, I’d look for a new place to live. 🔹If I were you, I’d go back to school and get more qualifications. 🔻The Second Conditional is also used to talk about‘unlikely’situations. 🔹If I went to China, I’d visit the Great Wall. 🔹If I was the President, I’d reduce taxes. 🔹If you were in my position, you’d understand. 🔻Note that the choice between the first and the second conditional is often a question of the speaker’s attitude rather than of facts. 🤔 Compare these examples. Otto thinks these things are possible, Peter doesn’t. ✨Otto – If I win the lottery, I’ll buy a big house. 🔹Peter – If I won the lottery, I’d buy a big house. ✨Otto – If I get promoted, I’ll throw a big party. 🔹Peter – If I got promoted, I’d throw a big party. ✨Otto – If my team win the Cup, I’ll buy presents for everybody. 🔹Peter – If my team won the Cup, I’d buy presents for everybody. 🔻Note that the‘If clause’can contain the past simple or the past continuous. 🔹If I was still working in Brighton, I would commute by train. 🔹If she were coming, she would be here by now. 🔹If they were thinking of selling, I would want to buy. 🔻Note that the main clause can contain‘would’, ‘could’or‘might. 🔹If I had the chance to do it again, I would do it differently. 🔹If we met up for lunch, we could go to that new restaurant. 🔹If I spoke to him directly, I might be able to persuade him. 🔻Also note that sometimes the‘if clause’is implied rather than spoken. 🔹What would I do without you? (“if you weren’t here”) 🔹Where would I get one at this time of night? (“if I wanted one”) 🔹He wouldn’t agree. (“if I asked him”) @EnglishGrammarSecrets

🔰 First Conditional 🔻We use the First Conditional to talk about future events that are likely to happen. 🔹If we take John, he’ll be really pleased. 🔹If you give me some money, I’ll pay you back tomorrow. 🔹If they tell us they want it, we’ll have to give…

🔰 First Conditional 🔻We use theFirst Conditionalto talk about future events that are likely to happen. 🔹If we take John, he’ll be really pleased. 🔹If you give me some money, I’ll pay you back tomorrow. 🔹If they tell us they want it, we’ll have to give it to them. 🔹If Mary comes, she’ll want to drive. 🔻The‘if’clause can be used with different present forms. 🔹If I go to New York again, I’ll buy you a souvenir from the Empire State Building. 🔹If he’s feeling better, he’ll come. 🔹If she hasn’t heard the bad news yet, I’ll tell her. 🔻The“future clause”can contain‘going to’or thefuture perfectas well as‘will’. 🔹If I see him, I’m going to tell him exactly how angry I am. 🔹If we don’t get the contract, we’ll have wasted a lot of time and money. 🔻The“future clause”can also contain other modal verbs such as‘can’and‘must’. 🔹If you go to New York, you must have the cheesecake in Lindy’s. 🔹If he comes, you can get a lift home with him. @EnglishGrammarSecrets

🔰 Zero Conditional ✨When we talk about things that are generally or always true, we can use: If/When/Unless + a present form + present simple or imperative 🔹If he gets there before me, ask him to wait. 🔹When you fly budget airline, you have to pay for…

🔰Zero Conditional ✨When we talk about things that are generally or always true, we can use: If/When/Unless + a present form + present simple or imperative 🔹If he gets there before me, ask him to wait. 🔹When you fly budget airline, you have to pay for your drinks and snacks. 🔹Unless you need more space, a small car is big enough for one person. ✨Note that we are not talking about a specific event but something which is generally true. 🔻In the condition clause, we can use a variety of present forms. In the result clause, there can only be the present simple or imperative. 🔹If you visit London, go on the London Eye. 🔹If unemployment is rising, people tend to stay in their present jobs. 🔹If you’ve done that, go and have a coffee. 🔹When you go on holiday, take plenty of sun cream. It’ll be very hot. 🔹When I’m concentrating, please don’t make so much noise. 🔹When I’ve finished an article, I always ask Kate to read it through. 🔻Notice that‘unless’means the same as‘if not’. 🔹Unless he asks you politely, refuse to do any more work on the project. 🔹Unless prices are rising,it’s not a good investment. 🔹Unless you’ve been there yourself, you don’t really understand how fantastic it is. @EnglishGrammarSecrets

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