GRAMMAR REVIEW! First and second conditional
FIRST CONDITIONAL
Structure:
If + present simple, will + base verb
Use it when:
You're talking about real, possible, or likely situations in the present or future.
The condition can actually happen.
Examples:
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
(Rain is a real possibility.)
If you study, you will pass the exam.
(Possible and realistic.)
Think: Real future situation.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
Structure:
If + past simple, would + base verb
Use it when:
You're talking about unreal, impossible, or unlikely situations in the present or future.
The condition is hypothetical, imaginary, or not expected to happen.
Examples:
If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
(Winning is unlikely/imaginary.)
If she were taller, she would play basketball.
(She is not taller — unreal situation.)
Think: Imagined or unlikely situation.
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER CONDITIONAL PRACTICE TESTS:
The First Conditional 1 (B)
The First Conditional 2 (B)
The Second Conditional 1 (I)
The Second Conditional 2 (I)
First or second conditional? 1 (I)
The Third Conditional 1 (I/A)
Conditional tenses (mixed) 1 (I)
Conditional tenses (mixed) 2 (I)
CONDITIONAL or FUTURE? 1 (I)
Conditional, future, or present? 1 (I)
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