Conditional Sentences—Rules You Need to Know
– There are four types of conditional sentences;
– It’s important to use the correct structure for each of these different conditional sentences because they express varying meanings;
– Pay attention to verb tense when using different conditional modes;
– Use a comma after the if-clause when the if-clause precedes the main clause.
Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences. Complete conditional sentences contain a conditional clause (often referred to as the if-clause) and the consequence. Consider the following sentences:
Example: If a certain condition is true, then a particular result happens.- Если определенное условие верно, то происходит определенный результат.
Example: I would travel around the world if I won the lottery.- Я бы путешествовал по миру, если бы выиграл в лотерею.
Example: When water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.- Когда температура воды достигает 100 градусов, она закипает.
What Are the Different Types of Conditional Sentences? There are four different types of conditional sentences in English. Each expresses a different degree of probability that a situation will occur or would have occurred under certain circumstances.
Zero Conditional Sentences
First Conditional Sentences
Second Conditional Sentences
Third Conditional Sentences
