Conditionals

Conditionals describe the result of something that might happen (in the present or
future) or might have happened but didn't (in the past). They are made using different English
verb tenses.
The Zero Conditional: expresses general truths and scientific facts. Used to show an
evidence, when it's always true.
(if + present simple, ... present simple)
♦ If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
The First Conditional: we use it to make predictions or talk about actions or states that may
or may not happen (likely 50/50)
(if + present simple, ... will + infinitive)
♦ If it rains tomorrow, we'll go to the cinema.
The Second Conditional: refers to actions or states that are not real or unlikely to be real in
the future.
(if + past simple, ... would + infinitive)
♦ If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world.
Examples:
♦If you spoke louder, your classmates would understand you. (type 2)
♦If you swim in this lake, you'll shiver from cold. (type 1)
♦If you touch a fire, you get burned. (type 0)
Exercice: Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense
• If I had money, I (help) the poor.
• You get water if you (mix) hydrogen and oxygen.
• If you (heat) butter it melts.
• I(call) you if I come back early.
• If I (be) rich, I would travel around the world.