1st and 2nd conditional
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Conditional sentences are composed of two clauses: a condition clause introduced by "if" and a consequence clause. There are three main types of conditional patterns: the first conditional expresses probable conditions using present tense in the if-clause and future tense in the consequence clause. The second conditional expresses improbable conditions using past tense in the if-clause and "would/should/could" verbs in the consequence clause. The third conditional expresses imaginary conditions not seen in the present using past tense in both clauses.
1st and 2nd conditional
- 1. Conditional Sentences by miguel ángel rodríguez lópez
- 2. Conditional Sentences They are composed by 2 clauses. one that expresses the condition Introduced by the word “ if ”, commonly known as “if clause”. one that expresses the consequence. Example: If you work hard, you will succeed.
- 3. There are 3 main types of conditional patterns. 1st conditional : probable condition 2nd conditional : improbable condition 3rd conditional : imaginary condition (not seen now) Conditional Sentences
- 4. 1st Conditional : Probable Condition It is used for actions which are true or likely to happen Examples: If it rains tomorrow, we shall cancel the picnic. You will be tired if you do a lot of exercises. Note on 1st Conditional : If + present tense, future tense A modal verb (can, must, etc.) is sometimes used instead of a present tense.
- 5. 2nd Conditional : Improbable Condition It is used for present or future activities which are improbable or unlikely to happen Examples: If it rained tomorrow, we should stay at home. You could start dinner if it were ready. Note on 2nd Conditional : if + past tense, would/should/could + verb
- 6. Summary Conditional sentences are composed by 2 parts one that expresses the condition one that expresses the consequence 3 main types of conditional patterns. First Conditional : Probable Condition Second Conditional : Improbable Condition Third Conditional : Imaginary Condition (not seen now)