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Conditionals. - Coggle Diagram
Conditionals.
Alternatives to if
Suppose
To hypothesise about the present. (imagine)
suppose + past simple, + would + infinitive
Otherwise
(Because if not)
present simple, + otherwise + will + infinitive
As long as
Future possibilities and its results. (but only if)
as long as + present simple, + will + infinitive
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The zero conditional is used for when the time being referred to is now or always and the situation is real and possible.
The zero conditional is often used to refer to general truths.
In zero conditional sentences, the word “if” can usually be replaced by the word “when” without changing the meaning.
Simple present + Simple present
If you heat ice, it melts.
When you heat ice, it melts.
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If + present, + will + infinitive
If he wasn’t very ill, he would be at work. Unless he was very ill, he would be at work.
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Refers to situations in the present. An action could happen if the present situation were different.
If+ Simple past +
Would/Could + IV
If I studied, I would pass the exam.
Third Conditional
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If + past perfect, + would + present perfect
If I hadn't gone to the party, I would have done my homework.
Mixed Conditionals
Condition in the past and a present result. We use it to express that if something had been different in the past there would be a present result.
If + past perfect, + would + infinitive
If I hadn't slept late, I wouldn't be sleepy.