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    This document discusses the four main types of conditional sentences in English: 1) Zero conditional sentences describe factual implications using the present tense. 2) First conditional sentences refer to probable future events, using the present tense in the if-clause and future tense in the main clause. 3) Second conditional sentences refer to hypothetical or unlikely present/future situations, using past tense in both clauses. 4) Third conditional sentences refer to hypothetical past situations, using past perfect in the if-clause and conditional perfect in the main clause. Mixed conditionals and the use of "unless" and "wish" in conditional sentences are also explained.

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    This document discusses the four main types of conditional sentences in English: 1) Zero conditional sentences describe factual implications using the present tense. 2) First conditional sentences refer to probable future events, using the present tense in the if-clause and future tense in the main clause. 3) Second conditional sentences refer to hypothetical or unlikely present/future situations, using past tense in both clauses. 4) Third conditional sentences refer to hypothetical past situations, using past perfect in the if-clause and conditional perfect in the main clause. Mixed conditionals and the use of "unless" and "wish" in conditional sentences are also explained.

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    This document discusses the four main types of conditional sentences in English: 1) Zero conditional sentences describe factual implications using the present tense. 2) First conditional sentences refer to probable future events, using the present tense in the if-clause and future tense in the main clause. 3) Second conditional sentences refer to hypothetical or unlikely present/future situations, using past tense in both clauses. 4) Third conditional sentences refer to hypothetical past situations, using past perfect in the if-clause and conditional perfect in the main clause. Mixed conditionals and the use of "unless" and "wish" in conditional sentences are also explained.

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    TYPES OF CONDITIONALS:

    There are four types of conditional sentences.


    Conditional Sentences! Conditionals are sentences with two clauses, an “if” clause and a
    main clause, that are closely related. Generally, conditional sentences are often divided into
    different types.

    Types of Conditionals in English

    Types of Conditional Sentences – Imagen 0


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    ZERO CONDITIONAL

    (Present Real Conditional)

    In general, “zero conditional” refers to conditional sentences that express a factual


    implication, rather than describing a hypothetical situation or potential future
    circumstance. The grammar term is used particularly when both clauses are in the
    present tense, however such sentences can be formulated with a variety of
    tenses/moods, as appropriate to the situation.
    How to use: We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are always true,
    like a scientific fact.

    For example
     If you mix blue and red, you get purple.
     If it rains, the grass gets wet.
     If I go to bed early, I always get up very early.
     If you want to come, call me before 5:00.
     If I make a silly mistake, I laugh.

    Conditional 1 -: 0 Type of Conditional Sentences - Image 1


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    FIRST CONDITIONAL

    (Present or Future Real Conditional)

    “First conditional” refers to a pattern used in predictive conditional sentences, i.e.


    those that concern consequences of a probable future event. In the basic first
    conditional pattern, the condition is expressed using the present tense. In some
    common fixed expressions or in old-fashioned or excessively formal, the present
    subjunctive is occasionally found. The consequence using the future construction with
    “will” (or “shall”).
    How to use: We use the first conditional when we talk about possibilities in the
    present or in the future.

    For example
     If need be, we’ll rent a car.
     If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation.
     Elaine will buy the drinks if somebody helps her carry the bottles.

    Conditional 2 -: 1st. Type of Conditional Sentences - Imagen 2


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    SECOND CONDITIONAL

    (Present Unreal Conditional)

    It should be noted that the “second conditional” refers to a pattern used to describe
    hypothetical, typically counterfactual situations with a present or future time frame
    (for past time frames the third conditional is used). And, in the normal form of the
    second conditional, the condition clause is in the past tense (although it does not
    have past meaning. The consequence is expressed using the conditional construction
    with the auxiliary “would”.
    How to use: The second conditional is used to talk about Imaginary situations in
    the present or future.

    For example
     If he had more time, he would learn karate.
     She could win the prize if she practiced hard.

    Conditional 3 -: 2nd Type of Conditional Sentences -Imagen 3


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    THIRD CONDITIONAL

    (Past Unreal Conditional)

    Generally, “third conditional” is a pattern used to refer to hypothetical situations in a


    past time frame, generally counterfactual (or at least presented as counterfactual).
    Here the condition clause is in the past perfect, and the consequence is expressed
    using the conditional perfect.
     
    How to use: We use the third conditional when we talk about Imagine situations in
    the past.

    For example
     If she had studied hard last week, she could have passed the exam.
     I would have written you a postcard if I had had your address.

    Conditional 3 -: 3rd Type of Conditional Sentences - Imagen 4


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    MIXED CONDITIONALS

    It should be noted that “mixed conditional” usually refers to a mixture of the second
    and third conditionals (the counterfactual patterns). Here either the condition or the
    consequence, but not both, has a past time reference.

    https://7esl.com/mixed-conditional/

    Mixed Conditional Sentences - Imagen 5 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mv7fBqauvc |


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    MIXED 1 CONDITIONAL
    (Present result of a past condition)
    When the condition refers to the past, but the consequence to the present, the
    condition clause is in the past perfect (as with the third conditional), while the main
    clause is in the conditional mood as in the second conditional (i.e. simple conditional
    or conditional progressive, but not conditional perfect).
    How to use: Present result of a past condition.

    For example
     If she hadn’t stayed up late last night, she wouldn’t be so tired now.
     If he had worked harder at school, he would be a student now.

    Mixed Conditional 1 : from 3rd to 2nd Conditional –Imagen 6

    MIXED 2 CONDITIONAL
    (Past result of a present or continuing condition)
    When the consequence refers to the past, but the condition is not expressed as being
    limited to the past, the condition clause is expressed as in the second conditional
    (past, but not past perfect), while the main clause is in the conditional perfect as in
    the third conditional.
    How to use: Past result of a present or continuing condition.

    For example
     If I were you, I would have learned English earlier.

    Mixed Conditional 2: from 2nd to 3rd Type of Conditional Sentences - Imagen 7


    HOW TO USE UNLESS IN ENGLISH

    Unless means if not. We use unless in conditional sentences instead of if not.


     Unless is similar in meaning to if not and can be used instead of if not in
    certain types of conditional sentences. Like if, unless is followed by a present
    tense, a past tense, or a past perfect tense.
     We cannot use unless in questions.
     We don’t use will or would in the clause after unless.

    HOW TO use UNLESS in English - Imagen 8


    https://7esl.com/use-unless/

    How to Use Wish in English

    When we want to express a wish/desire in English for a situation to be different to


    what it actually is then it is very common to use the verb “to wish”.

    How to Use Wish in English.


     Wish + Past Simple
     Wish + Past Continuous
     Wish + Past Perfect
     Wish + Would
     Wish + To Infinitive
    HOW TO use WISH in English - Imagen 9
    HOW TO use WISH in English - Imagen 9

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