Created by Pilar González
almost 5 years ago
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Conditional 0
This type of conditional is used in situations where if a condition is met, the same result always occurs.
Conditional 0
Examples
If you don't put sun cream on, you get burnt.
If you get a virus, call the IT specialist.
Conditional 1
It refers to a possible condition and its probable outcome. These sentences are based on facts and are used to make statements about reality and about particular situations.
Conditional 1
Examples
If it rains, you will get wet.
You will get wet if it rains.
If Sally is late again I will be mad.
Conditional 2
it serves to refer to a hypothetical or unlikely condition and its probable outcome. These sentences do not refer to a real situation.
Conditional 2
Examples
If it rained, you would get wet.
You would get wet if it rained.
If you went to bed earlier you wouldn't be so tired.
Conditional 3
It refers to an impossible condition, temporarily located in the past, and its probable outcome in the past. These sentences are certainly hypothetical and unreal because, at this time, it is too late for the condition or its outcome to occur.
Conditional 3
If it had rained, you would have gotten wet.
You would have gotten wet if it had rained.
You would have passed your exam if you had worked harder.