Notes:
- We can use the if clause before or after the main clause. If it is before the main clause, we separate the clauses with commas. Example: If he didn’t spend that much time on social media, he would have a better score in the exam. He would have a better score in the exam if he didn't spend that much time on social media. - After If, we mainly use were for all persons. Example: If I were you, I wouldn’t participate in this game. - In negative sentences, we can use unless instead of if/not. If you don’t stop eating, you'll be sick. Unless you stop eating, you will be sick. |
We use Zero Conditional to describe general truths, things that happen all the time.
We use when of if in the condition part of the sentence. The meaning is the same. Examples: If the weather is fine, I always walk in the park. (It always happens.) When the weather is fine, I always walk in the park.
We use First Conditional to show that something is more likely to happen.
If the weather is fine, I’ll walk in the park. (This Is more likely to happen. There is a chance that the weather is going to be fine and in that case you will go to the park and walk there.) We can also use modals like can, may/might, must, and should, as well as imperatives in the main clause instead of will.
Examples:
If I finish my assignment, I can join you. If you go to the concert, you might see her. If you don’t know what to do, ask me.
We use Second Conditional to show that something is less likely to happen in the
present or imaginary and to give advice.
If the weather was fine, I would walk in the park. (The weather is very bad, so it is less likely that you can go to the park.)
Notes:
- We can use the if clause before or after the main clause. If it is before the main clause, we separate the clauses with commas. Example: If I finish my assignment, I can join you. I can join you If I finish my assignment.. |