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The conditional type three 3 Definitions: * We use the third conditional to talk about imaginary situations in the past. They are often the opposite of what really happened: if I had had enough money, I would have bought this car.   (I did not have enough money, so I did not buy this car). * The type 3 conditional refers to an impossible condition in the past and its probable result in the past. These sentences are truly hypothetical and unreal because it is now too late for the condition or its result to exist. There is always some implication of regret with type 3 conditional sentences. The reality is the opposite of, or contrary to, what the sentence expresses. In type 3 conditional sentences, the time is the past and the situation is hypothetical. Examples: If had owned a car, I would have driven to work. But I didn't own one, so I took the bus. She would have traveled around the world if she had had more money. But she didn't have much money, so she ...

THE SECOND CONDITIONAL We use the second conditional to talk about an imaginary situation (impossible). Ex: if someone asked me to hold a tarantula, I wouldn't do it. (I don't think someone will ask me to do this). Second conditional sentences talk about the present or the future. They often talk about the opposite of what is true or real. Ex: if I had enough money, I would buy a car. (I haven't got enough money now).   * 2nd conditional is a structure used for talking about unreal situations in the present or in the future. The second conditional is used to talk about things which are unreal (not true or not possible) in the present or the future -- things which don't or won't happen. Form : If+subject+ Pastsimple , subject+would/wouldn't+infinitive.         IF clause  Main clause If+subject+simple past  Subject+would/wouldn't+infinitive   If we were in London today ...

The first conditional sentences Type 1 conditional sentences are used to talk about real and possible situations. Here we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will /can / may + infinitive in the result clause.Study the sentences given below. If I am hungry, I will get something to eat. If you are hungry, you can eat an apple. If it rains ,we may get wet. The if clause talks about things that are possible; but not certain: if I’m late again, I’ll lose my job. (Maybe I’ll be late again). The main clause says what we think the result will be in this situation. (I’m sure I’ll lose my job). Note : The if clause can be first or second in the sentence. When we start with the if clause we use a comma (,) after this clause. When we start with the main clause we don't use a comma: You'll be OK if you get a taxi. *we don't usually use will/ won't in the if clause : if I’ll be late again , I’ll lose my job. OTHER FORMS ·We...

The Conditional Type zero We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'): If + present simple,   ....present simple. . This conditional is used when the result will always happen. So, if water reaches 100 degrees, it always boils. It's a fact. I'm talking in general, not about one particular situation. The result of the 'if clause' is always the main clause. The 'if' in this conditional can usually be replaced by 'when' without changing the meaning. For example: If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils . (It is always true; there can't be a different result sometimes). If I eat peanuts, I am sick. (This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it's still true that I'm sick every time I eat peanuts) Here are some more examples: If people eat too much, they get fat. If you visit London, go on the London Eye. If you tou...

Conditional type zero exercises with answers- free tutorial exercise Conditional Type 0 Matching exercise Match the items on the right to the items on the left.  Check  If we don’t feel well, if you cross an international date line. if you drop it on the floor. if you heat it to 100 degrees. if we work under the sun. if she eats too much chocolate. it rusts. they die. we see a doctor. if you drop it in water. if we eat dirty food. If plants don’t get enough water, if you cross an international date line. if you drop it on the floor. if you heat it to 100 degrees. if we work under the sun. if she eats too much chocolate. it rusts. they die. we see a doctor. if you drop it in water. if we eat dirty food. We easily get tired if you cross an international date line. if you drop it on the floor. if you heat it to 100 degrees. if we work under the sun. if she eats too much chocolate. it rusts. they die. w...