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Conditionals

Conditionals

0 : If + present simple + present simple

Used to express general truth and things which always happen whenever the condition exists.

   Ex:     If you heat water it turns to water vapour.
              If you practise sport you definitely lose weight.
              If I am late home my parents get worried.

1 : If + present + will + verb (inf)

Used when something is possible now and possible in the future.

Ex:   If you go home late your parents will be worried.
        They will certainly help you if you ask them
        We will go on a picnic next Sunday, unless the weather gets bad.

2 : If + simple past + would + verb (inf)

Used for a situation which is impossible now but possible in the future, it is the conditional of dream, of hypothetical situations.

Ex:
Reality
Dreams
She lives in the countryside
If she lived in the city she would have better job opportunities
He is not a millionaire
If he were a millionaire he would travel all over the world.
I am not on holiday
If I were on holiday, I would relax and sleep a lot.

3 : If + past perfect + would have + past participle .

Used for something impossible now and impossible in the future.
(because the action had already taken place, it is all over, finished)
It is the conditional of regrets

Ex:
Reality
Regrets
He drove quickly and had an accident.
If he hadn't driven quickly, he wouldn't have had an accident.
He forgot her birthday and she was angry
If he had not forgotten her birthday, she wouldn't have been angry.
They didn't invite him, he didn't come to Mary's party.
If they had invited him he would have come.

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1. If I win at a lottery I (retire).
2. That boy is very clever, if you ask him a question he (answer) on the spot !
3. If I (have) enough money I would buy a luxury car.
4. If I were you, I (not/cheat) in the exams.
5. If I had had a car, I (not/go) on foot.
6. If you were more polite, you (not/have) all these problems.
7. If I had had a computer, I (send) you an e-mail, but unfortunately I didn't.
8. If I have a good mark at math,I (be) very proud of myself.
9. If I am ready for marriage, I (tell) you that.
10. If you answer all the questions correctly, they (write) your nickname in the list of winners!

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