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First vs. Second Conditional

This document provides instruction on conditionals in English, specifically first, second, and third conditionals. It defines each type of conditional and provides examples. First conditionals express possibilities in the present or future. Second conditionals refer to unlikely or impossible present or future situations using "if" clauses with past tense verbs. Third conditionals refer to unlikely or impossible past situations using "if" clauses with past perfect verbs. The document concludes with practice identifying and forming examples of second and third conditional sentences.

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First vs. Second Conditional

This document provides instruction on conditionals in English, specifically first, second, and third conditionals. It defines each type of conditional and provides examples. First conditionals express possibilities in the present or future. Second conditionals refer to unlikely or impossible present or future situations using "if" clauses with past tense verbs. Third conditionals refer to unlikely or impossible past situations using "if" clauses with past perfect verbs. The document concludes with practice identifying and forming examples of second and third conditional sentences.

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
SAN GUILLERMO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

ENGLISH 9: QUARTER 1 WEEK 4


CONDITIONALS: FIRST CONDITIONALS

In your previous lesson Zero and First conditionals was discussed. Zero conditions and first
conditions express situations that can happen in the present or future. They are often used
when stating facts, general knowledge, habits, predictions, advice, or instructions.
In this lesson we are going to elaborate the use of Second and Third conditional.
Review:
First vs. Second Conditional:

The first conditional describes things that I think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second
conditional talks about things that I don't think will really happen. It's subjective; it depends on my point of
view.

For example (first conditional): If she studies harder, she will pass the exam (I think it's possible she will
study harder and so she'll pass)

But (second conditional): If she studied harder, she would pass the exam (I think that she won't study
harder, or it's very unlikely, and so she won't pass)

1. Second conditional - uses the simple past  after if, then 'would' and the base form of verb:
Form:

 if + past simple, ...would + base form of verb

(We can use 'were' instead of 'was' with 'I' and 'he/she/it'. This is mostly done in formal writing).

It has two uses.


First, we can use it to talk about things in the future that are probably not going to be true. Maybe I'm
imagining some dreams for example.

 If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house. (I probably won't win the lottery)
 If I met the Queen of England, I would say hello.
 She would travel all over the world if she were rich.

Second, we can use it to talk about something in the present which is impossible, because it's not true. Is
that clear? Take a look at the examples:

 If I had his number, I would call him. (I don't have his number now, so it's impossible for me to
call him).
 If I were you, I wouldn't go out with that man.
2. Third Conditional

We make the third conditional by using the past perfect after 'if' and then 'would have' and the past
participle in the second part of the sentence

Form:
 if + past perfect, ...would + have + past participle

It talks about the past. It is used to describe a situation that didn't happen, and to imagine the result of this
situation. It is often used to express regret about the past.

 If she had studied, she would have passed the exam (but, really we know she didn't study and
so she didn't pass)
 If I hadn't eaten so much, I wouldn't have felt sick (but I did eat a lot, and so I did feel sick).

Remember that you can change the form of your sentence


If clause…main clause main clause … If clause
If she had studied, she would have passed the exam. She would have
passed the exam if she had studied.
If the IF clause comes first, always put a comma before the main clause. If the main clause
comes first there is no need to use a comma.
Let’s practice: Identify if the following sentences is Second or Third Conditional. Write 2 for
second conditional and 3 for third conditional.

1. If we had taken a taxi, we wouldn't have missed the plane


2. If I were you, I would get a new job.
3. She wouldn't have been tired if she had gone to bed earlier
4. She would have become a teacher if she had gone to university
5. If he were younger, he would travel more.

A. Second conditionals
Fill in the blank with the correct form of verb. The main verb is already given.
1. If I  ______( have) enough money, I_____ (buy) a big house..
2. If she______(win) the lottery, we  _____ (travel) the world. .
3. If you______ (have) a better job, we _____ (be) able to buy a new car..
4.  If I______ (speak) perfect English, I_____ (have) a good job..
5. If we ______(live) in Mexico, I  _____ (speak) Spanish..

B. Third conditionals
Fill in the blank with the correct form of verb. The main verb is already given.

1.  If she ______(go) to art school, she ______(become) a painter.


2. She ______ (pass) the exam if she______(study) harder.
3.  If we ______(not/go) to the party, we______(not/meet) them.
4.  If she______(know) you were ill, she  ______(not/do) it.
5. If he ______(leave) earlier, he  ______(be) on time if he.

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