5.There is a "mixed type" as well, for the present results of an unreal condition in the past: He'll accept the job unless the salary is too low. I'll be back tomorrow unless there is a plane strike. If I have some spare time next weekend.or : After if, we can either use "some(-one, -where.)" or "any(-one, -where.). For the second conditional, were replaces was: If I were a rich man. (= ± please, come this way please, give me.) 2. I would be grateful if you would give me a little help. If you will come this way, the manager will see you now. The conditional construction does not normally use will or would in if-clauses.ĮXCEPTION: If will or would express willingness, as in requests, they can be used in if-clauses.Į.g. If you had warned me, I would not have told your father about that party.(But you didn't, and I have). Comparing If-Clauses Zero Conditional: simple present + simple present First Conditional: simple present + will Second Conditional: simple past + would.
Time: Past (so we are talking about a situation that was not so in the past.)Į.g.If I won a million pounds, I would stop teaching. If we win this match, we are qualified for the semifinals. If I became president, I would change the social security system. If I knew her name, I would tell you.Ĭompare: If I become president, I will change the social security system. Time: present the TENSE is past, but we are talking about the present, now.Į.g.Nature: unreal (impossible) or improbable situations.If my mother knows about this, we are in serious trouble. If he is late, we will have to go without him. Time: This condition refers either to present or to future time.Į.g.Nature: Open condition, what is said in the condition is possible.If + Past Perfect Tense would have + past participle We do not normally use will or would in the conditional clause, Time: This condition refers either to present or to future time. If you see Mr Fox tonight, tell him I am ill. Nature: Open condition, what is said in the condition is possible.If the sum of the digits of a number is divisible by three,.If you help me with the dishes (if + pres),.If + Present Tense will + inf / present tense / imperative Third conditional: If I had had enough money, I would have gone to Japan.Ĭonditional clause Main clause 1. Second conditional: If I had enough money, I would go to Japan. First conditional: If I have enough money, I will go to Japan. It is used here with his permission.Ĭonditional Clause and Main Clause If I have enough money,įirst, Second, and Third Conditional 1. The students should need no more than 15 minutes to complete this.This analysis of conditional verb forms was written by Rob De Decker, who teaches English at a Flemish grammar school (equivalent to an American high school) in Schellebelle, Belgium. This is a simple, plain quiz assessing the knowledge of the zero, first, and second conditionals. Worksheets that save paper, ink and time. Zero conditional (2 pages, editable, with key)Ĭonditional Sentences (Type 0, 1, 2 & 3) 2 (with more difficult exercise) Zero, First, and Second Conditional Quiz worksheetĬONDITIONALS - (ZERO, FIRST AND SECOND TYPE REVIEW)Ĭonditionals (type 0,1,2,3) GRAMMAR WORKSHEET 1ĬONDITIONALS - (ZERO AND FIRST TYPE REVIEW)ĬONDITIONALS ZERO, FIRST AND 2nd TYPE - MATCHING EXERCISEĬONDITIONALS ZERO AND 1st TYPE - MATCHING EXERCISE
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