Conditionals Flashcards

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Function of 0 conditional

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Laws, rules, and things that are always true.

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0 conditional — Stucture

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“If/When” + present simple…..present simple

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Function of 1st conditional

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Strong / Definite probability of something in the future

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1st Conditional — Structure

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“If/When” + present simple …..”will” + bare infinitive

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Function of 2nd conditional

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  1. Hypothetical, unlikely, or impossible situation in PRESENT or FUTURE
  2. Used to give advice
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2nd Conditional — Structure

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“If” + past simple…….“would” + bare infinitive

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Function of 3rd conditional

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  1. Hypothetical or imaginary situations in the PAST
  2. Often used for regret/accusations/relief
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3rd Conditional — Structure

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“If” + “had” + past participle …… “would” + “have” + past participle

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Function of 1/3 Mixed Conditional

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References a PAST hypothetical event to challenge/criticize a PRESENT/GENERAL assertion

Similar to 2/3 mixed

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1/3 Mixed Conditional — Structure

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“If” + present simple …. “Would” + “have” + past participle

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Function of 2/3 Mixed Conditional

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References a PRESENT/GENERAL state in order to comment on a PAST hypothetical event

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2/3 Mixed Conditional — Structure

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“If” + past simple ….. “would” + “have” + past participle

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Function of 3/2 Mixed Conditional

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References a hypothetical/impossible PAST event in order to comment on a PRESENT state/situation.

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3/2 Mixed Conditional — Structure

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“If” + “had” + past participle …… “would” + bare infinitive.

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IF / WHEN opposites used in conditional sentences

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IF - UNLESS
WHEN - UNTIL

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