Difference between revisions of "Language/Spanish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood"
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''If I won the lottery, I would buy a farm in the country.'' | ''If I won the lottery, I would buy a farm in the country.'' |
Revision as of 19:55, 17 September 2021
Zero Conditional
if-clause | Main clause |
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If/When + Present Simple
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Present Simple |
The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths.
Ex. If/When you press the button, the machine starts.
Conditional Sentences Type 1
We use Conditional Sentences Type 1 for something which is likely to happen in the present or future.
if-clause | Main clause |
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If + Present Simple
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-Future will |
-Modal Verbs (can, amy, might, must, should) + base form | |
-Imperative |
If I see James, I will give him his book back.
If you want a pet, you must promise to take care of it.
If you go to the supermarket, buy some milk.
Conditional Sentences Type 2
We use Conditional Sentences Type 2 for unreal or imaginary situations which are unlikely to happen in the present or the future.
if-clause | Main clause |
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If + Past Simple | Would/could/might + base form |
If I won the lottery, I would buy a farm in the country.
You could lose some weight if you went on a diet.
I might move to London if I got a good job there.
-In Conditional Sentences Type 2 were is often used
instead of was in the if-clause. If I were rich, I would live in a luxurious house. -We use If I were you to express an opinion or to give advice. If I were you, I wouldn't buy it. -Unless can be used instead of If...not... in all conditional sentences. I won't buy this car unless you agree (= if you don't agree) -When the if-clause comes before the main clause, the two clauses are separated by a comma. |
Conditional Sencentes Type 3
if-clause | Main clauses |
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If + Past Perfect
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Would/could/might + have + past participle.
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Conditional Sentences Type 3 are used:
-To talk about unreal or imaginary situations in the past.
If I had won the lottery, I would have left my job.
-To express regret
If I hadnt' gone to bed so late last night, I would have woken up on time this morning.
-To criticise somebody/something.
If youhad completed your degree, you might have found a better job.