Conditionals

Condition 1

We use the first condition to talk about things that will happen if something else happens.

If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.

The conditional clause will be in Present Simple.

The result clause will be in Future, Modals or Imperative.

Example:

Call me if you need help.

You should call a taxi if you want to get there on time. 

Let’s practice some sentences with the first condition

Listen to the song “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars.

Write down the sentences with conditionals in them.

Condition 2

We use the second condition to describe an imaginary situation in the present, or to give an advice.

Examples:

If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.

If I were you, I would go to sleep early the night before a test.

The conditional clause will be in Past Simple.

We will use would or any other modal in the main clause. 

Example:

If I had the money, I could lend it to you.

Note: we will use “were” for third person singular only in the second conditional.

Here are some more explanations.

Let’s practice! 

Listen to the song “If I were a boy” by Bionce.

Pay attention to the second conditionals.

Let’s practice some more on Quizlet.