We can use the conditional tenses to talk about situations that may or may not be real or possible.

Zero Conditional

Zero Conditional is used to talk about facts and general truths.

  • If + Present Simple, + present simple.
  • Present simple + if + present Simple.
river

Rocks sink if you drop them in water.

First Conditional

First Conditional is used to talk about actions in the future that are possible and likely to happen, but not certain.

  • If + Present Simple, + Will + verb.
  • Will + verb + if + Present SImple.
swimming

If I have some time this evening, I will go to the pool.

playing soccer

Jane will injure herself if she doesn’t warm up before her class.

Second Conditional


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