about the FUTURE about the PRESENT about the PAST
What is the difference?
If I leave now, I will get home early. FIRST CONDITIONAL: a possible event
If I left now, I would get home early. SECOND CONDITIONAL: an unlikely or impossible event
Zero Conditional: Facts
If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
First Conditional: Possible Future Situations
If I study today, I will go to the party tonight.
If I don’t study today, I won’t go to the party tonight.
Second Conditional: Imaginary/Hypothetical/Unreal Situations
1. Express desires/wishes:
If I spoke English, I could ask Emma out. If only I spoke English!
If I were younger, I would run a marathon. If only I were younger!
If + Past Simple + would/could + Infinitive
If + Present Simple + will/can + infinitive
If + Present Simple + Present Simple
