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    The document discusses different types of conditional sentences in English: zero conditional, first conditional, and second conditional. It provides examples of each type of conditional sentence and explains their uses. The zero conditional expresses things that are always or generally true. The first conditional expresses a future condition that is possible or likely. The second conditional expresses an imaginary, contrary to fact, or unlikely condition in the present or future.

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    Conditional sentences express a condition (if…) and the consequence of the

    condition.

    The consequence can be expressed before or after the condition:

     If you come to Canada, we can visit Vancouver = we can visit Vancouver if


    you come to Canada.

    Note: if the condition comes first, a comma is used. If the consequence


    comes first, no comma is used.

    1º - Zero conditional.

    If + present tense, -present tense: if the teacher is late, it sets a bad


    example to the class.

    Zero conditional is used to express:


    Things that are always or generally true: people get annoyed if you
    shout at them

    Scientific facts: if water boils, it evaporates


    2º - First conditional.
    If/Unless + present tense, - future tense/modal verb (may, should, can,
    etc.)/imperative:

     If you wash the car, it will look much smarter. Future tense

     You can have an ice-cream if you behave well. Modal

     If he phones, tell him I’m in a meeting. Imperative

     I won’t phone unless it’s urgent. Future negative

     You shouldn’t go swimming unless you think it’s safe. Modal

     The first conditional is used to express a future condition the speaker


    thinks is possible or likely: if I get the job, I’ll buy myself a new car.

    3º Second conditional
    If/Unless + past tense, - would/could/might + infinitive:

     If she wasn´t so busy, she could come to the party.

     I would go for a walk if it wasn’t so cold.

     The second conditional is used to express a present or future


    condition which is imaginary, contrary to the facts, impossible or
    improbable:

     If I was as rich as Bill Gates, I wouldn’t work. Imaginary situation

     I wouldn’t fly in a helicopter unless I was sure it was completely safe.


    Imaginary situation

     Her English would be better if she came to class more often. Contrary to
    the facts as she doesn’t come to class often enough.
    Exercises:

    > Transform these sentences using the First Conditional.

    1 Rachel might fail her driving test. But she can take it again.

    2 United might lose. If they do, Tom will be upset.

    3 The office may be closed. In that case Mark won't be able to get in.

    4 Nick may arrive a bit early. If he does, he can help Tom to get things

    ready.

    5 The party might go on all night. If it does, no one will want to do any work

    tomorrow.

    6 Emma may miss the train. But she can get the next one.

    7 Is Matthew going to enter the race? He'll probably win it.

    > Transform these sentences using the Second Conditional.

    1 You can't look the word up because you haven't got a dictionary.

    I'm sorry. ..........................................................................................................

    2 You don't write to your friends because you're so busy.

    I’ve got so much to do ..................................................................................

    3 You can't play tennis because your back is aching.

    It's a nuisance .................................................................................................

    4 Claire won't marry Henry because she doesn't love him.

    Of course, ........................................................................................................

    5 Nick can't find the way because he hasn't got a map.

    Nick's lost, but ................................................................................................

    6 David has so many accidents because he's so clumsy.

    You know, ...........................................................................................................


    1. Put the verb in brackets into the correct tense and form.

    I. He __________________ ( not be) very good football player if he didn´t


    train hard.
    II. She won´t finish her report on time if you __________________(not /
    help) her.
    III. I won´t be surprised if they __________________(get married)
    IV. If they moved to Rome, I __________________(not see) them very
    often.
    V. If it rains, they __________________(not go) to the football match.
    VI. If someone __________________(have) an electronic shock, what would
    you do?
    VII. If we __________________(not work) hard, we could fail the exam.
    VIII. If your friend got hurt, what __________________(you / do)?
    IX. She won´t take a course unless she __________________ (listen) to her
    father´s advice.
    X. Sara will be sad if Juan __________________(leave).
    XI. If you cook the dinner, I __________________(wash) the dishes.
    XII. She´ll look completely different if she __________________ (cut) her
    hair.
    XIII. You __________________ (get) heart disease if you eat too much meat.
    XIV. Your blood pressure may rise if you __________________ (be) a heavy
    smoker.
    XV. If you don´t put so much sugar in your tea, you _________________(put
    on) so much weight!

    2. Complete the sentences by using your own words.

    I. I´ll lend you my umbrella if you _______________________________

    II. The sea level will rise unless _________________________________

    III. Unless he saves more money, he _____________________________

    IV. If you talked to him, he _____________________________________

    V. If my father were here, he ___________________________________

    VI. I would sing you a song if ____________________________________

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