Conditionals

Zero Conditional

First Conditional

Second Conditional

MIXED 1

MIXED 2

Use: I talk about things that are always true

[If + Present Simple], [Present Simple]

[If + Present Simple], ["Will" Future]

Use: I talk about possibilities in the present or future

[If + Past Simple], [Conditional ("Would" + base form)]

Use: I talk about imaginary situations in the present or future

[If + Past Perfect], [Conditional ("Would" + base form)]

Use: I talk about present result of a past condition

[If + Past Simple], [Conditional ("Would" + have + participle)]

Use: I talk about past result of a present condition

Example: If you heat water at 100 degrees, it boils

Example: if it's sunny, we'll go to the park

Example: If I won a million dollars, I would buy a new car

Example: If I had listened to your advice, I wouldn't be in the mess

Example: If you were a good cook, you would have invited them to dinner