Conditional - Types Zero, One, Two & Three + Wishes (PDF Download)

  🔹 Zero Conditional We use the Zero Conditional to talk about general truths, facts, and things that always happen under certain conditions — often related to science, routines, or rules. Examples: If you mix red and blue, you get purple. Plants die if they don't get sunlight. When water freezes, it expands. Structure: if/when + present simple → present simple 📝 Exercise – Put the verbs in the correct form: If you (drop) ____________ a glass, it (break) ____________. People (feel) ____________ tired if they (not sleep) ____________ well. If the alarm (ring) ____________, the staff (evacuate) ____________ the building. 🔹 First Conditional The First Conditional is used for real or likely situations in the future. It talks about what will happen if a certain condition is met. Examples: If she studies hard, she'll pass the test. We'll leave early if the weather is bad. When I see him, I'll give him your message. Structure: ...

The Conditional: Type Two (Second Conditional) - Examples & Exercises

 



Second Conditional (Conditional Type 2)

We use the Second Conditional to talk about hypothetical or imaginary situations in the present or future — ones that are unlikely or even impossible.

Examples:

  • If I lived by the sea, I would go surfing every day.

  • If she had more free time, she’d learn to play the piano.

  • I wouldn’t stress so much if I were on vacation.

Structure:

  • If + Past Simple, Would + Infinitive

When using the verb be with "if," the grammatically correct form is:

  • If I/he/she/it were... (especially in formal English).
    However, in everyday conversation, using was (e.g., "If she was...") is also commonly accepted.

More Examples:

  • If I were in your position, I wouldn’t quit the job.

  • If he was more organized, he wouldn’t miss deadlines.

  • She would adopt a dog if she weren’t allergic.

Exercise – Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets:

  1. If I ___________ (know) how to cook, I ___________ (make) dinner every night.

  2. They ___________ (take) more photos if they ___________ (have) a better camera.

  3. If we ___________ (own) a boat, we ___________ (sail) every weekend.

  4. She ___________ (join) the team if she ___________ (be) more confident.

  5. If you ___________ (not stay up) so late, you ___________ (feel) more energetic.

  6. I ___________ (visit) Paris if I ___________ (get) a few days off work.

  7. If he ___________ (understand) the topic, he ___________ (explain) it to us.

  8. We ___________ (not forget) her birthday if we ___________ (write) it down.

  9. If my brother ___________ (like) spicy food, he ___________ (eat) with us tonight.

  10. They ___________ (come) hiking with us if the weather ___________ (be) nicer.