CONDITIONAL CLAUSES There are two clauses 1 The

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CONDITIONAL CLAUSES There are two clauses: 1. The condition clause with “if” 2. The

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES There are two clauses: 1. The condition clause with “if” 2. The result clause that states the possible outcome. If water is heated to 100ºC, it boils.

Zero If + Pres. Simple, + Pres. Simple FACTS and TRUTHS If water is

Zero If + Pres. Simple, + Pres. Simple FACTS and TRUTHS If water is heated to 100ºC, it boils. If + Pres. Simple, + Imperative TO GIVE ORDERS If Sam asks you for my telephone number, don’t give it to him.

FIRST - I If + Pres. Simple, + WILL infinitive Possible situations in the

FIRST - I If + Pres. Simple, + WILL infinitive Possible situations in the FUTURE If you come to my house, you will meet my parents. It can also be used to make THREATS and PROMISES If you do that again, I will tell mum and dad. I won’t use your mobile phone again if you don’t want me to.

SECOND - II If + Past Simple, + would infinitive Imaginary or improbable situations

SECOND - II If + Past Simple, + would infinitive Imaginary or improbable situations in the present or future: If we had a week off, we would go to London. If I were rich, I’d buy a new house. It can also be used to give ADVICE If I were you, I’d go to the doctor’s.

THIRD - III If + Past Perfect + would have participle Impossible situations in

THIRD - III If + Past Perfect + would have participle Impossible situations in the past If they had come to the party, they would have had a great time. It can also be used to talk about situations we REGRET If I had studied harder, I wouldn’t have failed the exam.

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES If + Pres. Simple, + Pres. Simple FACTS and TRUTHS If +

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES If + Pres. Simple, + Pres. Simple FACTS and TRUTHS If + Pres. Simple, + Imperative TO GIVE ORDERS If + Pres. Simple, + WILL infinitive Possible situations in the FUTURE – THREATS PROMISES II If + Past Simple, + would infinitive Imaginary situations in the present or future & ADVICE III If + Past Perfect + would have participle Impossible situations in the past & REGRET Zero I

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