Class 14: 14/1/19

Conditional Clauses:

They always have two parts, a main clause and an if clause. The action in the main part can only
happen if a certain condition is taking place. This condition has to be expressed in the if clause.

Zero conditional: Is used with general statements, actions that are certainly happening and fact.
We use it with things that are true. In both clauses the present tense is used.

Ex: If there is a problem, I can walk to Carol.

Present tense--------present tense

First conditional - type I: It’s possible that... We use the Conditional I to talk about the future
situations that are realistic to happen. We use the present tense in the if clause and then will future in
the main clause

Ex: If he studies, he will pass the exam on April 23rd

Present tense--------will future

Second conditional - type II: It’s possible but not very probable... We use this conditional to
talk about the future situations that are unreal or nearly impossible to happen. We us t he past tense in
the if- clause and conditional present in the main clause.

Ex: If he studied, he would pass the exam.

Past tense-------Conditional present (would+inf)

Third Conditional - Type III: It didn’t happened and it is impossible now... We use the
Conditional III to talk about situations that didn’t happened. We use the past perfect tense in the if-
clause and the conditional perfect in the main clause.

Ex: If he had learned, how would have passed the exam

Past perfect--------conditional perfect (would + have + 3rd form)

When the condition is at the beginning of the sentence, you have to separate it from the main clause
using a comma. If the condition is at the back of the sentence, you don’t use a comma.
EXERCISES:

1. If Mr. Brown _______ (sell) is car last year, he would have got more money for it.

2. If Susan takes her driver lessons regularly, she _______ (pass) her driving test.

3. If Mr Jones ______ (watch) the news every evening, he would know more about politics.

4. If Charlie _______ (not stop) eating these green apples, he’ll soon feel sick.

5. If you had told me the truth, I _______ (help) you.

1. Had sold

2. Will pass

3. Watched

4. Doesn´t stop

5. Would have helped

What conditional is it?

1. If it rains, I'll wear a raincoat. I

2. If we had taken enough water, we wouldn't have been thirsty. III

3. If the children were older, they would go to the party. II

4. Harry could fly to Helsinki if he had more money. II

5. If Mark does the washing up, his mother will have more time for him. I

6. What would you do if you saw a burglar? II

Put in the correct verb forms.

If Alice_______ (to have) more money, she would go to Africa.
They will stay longer in Paris if they______ (to find) a cheap hotel.
If Steven had taken his camera, he________ (to take) nice pictures.
Which type of the Conditional sentences is used?
If they had driven carefully, they wouldn't have crashed into the other car.
type I (condition possible to fulfil)
type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)

If it wasn't so late, I would go shopping.

type I (condition possible to fulfil)
type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)

My parents would have bought the house if it had been cheaper.

type I (condition possible to fulfil)
type II (condition in theory possible to fulfil)
type III (condition not possible to fulfil - too late)

Finish the sentences. Use the correct phrases.

The teacher will not be happy _____________________________
If you wait a minute,_______________________________
If he studied the new words, _________________________

Complete the sentences.

type I: If I__________ (to study), I_________ (to pass) the test.
type II: If the sun_________ (to shine), we________ (to go) swimming.
type III: If the sun_____________ (to shine), we_______________ (to go) swimming.