Prof.

Rahhal Ajbilou
Verb form in if-clause 0 If + Simple Present Verb form in result -clause Simple present

CONDITIONALS
Meaning of if-clause Real and Possible situations at any time, but most commonly in present Use 1) situations that can occur at any time(more than once) and their results 2) general truths 3) general instruction Examples If you press this key, the game starts

If you boil water, it turns into steam If you want to start, press the red button If it rains, I will stay at home If you come home late, dont make noise Ill call the hotel if you dont have time Ill call the police if you dont leave now! If I won a lottery, I would buy an island If I knew the answer I would tell you

If + Simple Present

Simple Future

Possible in the present or future

1) possible future events and their results 2) command 3) offer 4) warnings

II

If + Simple Past

Would or Could

+ verb

. Impossible or not true in the

present

1) improbable future event or situation 2) a hypothetical current situation which is contrary to known facts 3) giving advice

. improbable in the future . imaginary situations

Impossible in the past + had + past participle

If I were you, I would see a doctor If I had seen the red light, I would have stopped If you had worked hard, you could have passed your exam

III

If + Past Perfect

Would or Could Should

1) regret 2) criticism .