Conditionals Flashcards

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zero Conditional

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always true (If X happens, Y happens)

When/If you (present simple)press the switch, the light (present simple)comes on

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Conditional 1

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real conditions (If X happens, Y will happen)

If we (present simple)do not deal with the global warming problem, 
temperatures (will future)will rise.

Unless (=If something does not happen, something else will happen)
e.g. Unless we deal with the global warming problem, average temperatures will rise.

Provided, as long as + present simple (=only if)
e.g. Provided/ as long as we reduce energy consumption, we can slow down global warming.

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conditional 2

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unreal conditions (If X happened, Y would happen)

If you (past simple) were on Venus, you (would + Verb) would see the Sun rise in the west.

Giving advice (If I were you)
e.g. I wouldn't do that, if I were you. or If I were you, I wouldn't do that.
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