English grammar Flashcards
What is the structure and usage of the first conditional?
Answer: The first conditional is used for real and possible situations in the future.
Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb
Example: If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.
What is the structure and usage of the second conditional?
Answer: The second conditional is used for hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future.
Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb
Example: If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
What is the structure and usage of the third conditional?
Answer: The third conditional is used for past situations that did not happen (imaginary past situations).
Structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle
Example: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
