Conditional sentence type 3

Conditional sentence type 3

A third conditional sentence is a conditional sentence when a condition cannot possibly be realized at all. This can be described as a very impossible condition or just a dream or imagination.

The formula used is

if + past perfect, would/should/could/might + have + past participle. 

Example of sentences :

• If you had remembered to invite me, I would have attended your party. 
• We might have gone to South America if she had not been pregnant. 
• If you had told me you needed a ride, I would have left earlier. 
• If I had cleaned the house, I could have gone to the movies. 
• If she hadn’t taken the course, she wouldn’t have gotten the scholarship. 
• If I had locked the car, the thief wouldn’t have stolen my car. 
• Had I locked the car, the thief wouldn’t have stolen my car.

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Conditional Sentences Type 2

Conditional sentence type 2

Second conditional sentences are a type of conditional sentence used to say something that is very unlikely to happen or in other words, it is almost impossible to happen. This type is suitable for expressing dreams and dreams

The formula used is

if + simple past/were, would/could/might + bare infinitive.

The use of would / could / might serves to explain how big a condition will be.

Example of sentences :

• If I inherited a billion dollars, I would travel to the moon. 
• If I owned a zoo, I might let people interact with the animals more. 
• If I were you, I would continue my study. 
• If I had time, I would go with you. 
• If she met her mother, she would be very happy. 
• If it rained tomorrow, I would sleep all day. 
• If I were you, I’d tell him the truth.

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Conditional sentence type 1

Conditional Sentences Type 1

The first conditional sentence is used to say something conditional that might happen in the future. This can happen because there are still realistic conditions that make sense for the possibility to occur, meaning you are sure that the conditionality will still happen in the future.

The formula used is

If + simple present,present future “will” / imperative 

Example of sentences :

• If I meet him, I will introduce myself. 
• If you rest, you will feel better. 
• I will cook dinner tonight if you clean the house. 
• If it rains, I will stay at home. 
• If it doesn’t rain, we will go to the library. 
• If you set your mind to a goal, you will eventually achieve it. 
• If he gives her chocolate, she will be happy.

Video material : https://youtu.be/IzkDzJpGGz0