instructions
If the phone rings, answer it. 1st Conditional
- if + present simple …will
1. a possible situation and its result
If it rains, I’ll stay home.
2. promises, warnings, threats
If you pass your exam, I’ll give you a job.
2nd Conditional
- if + past simple …would / could / might
1. an impossible situation and it’s results
If I were taller, I’d play basketball.
2. to speculate about imaginary or improbable situations
You’d feel healthier if you did more exercise.
3. advice
If I were you, I wouldn’t drive so fast.

3rd Conditional
- if + past perfect …would/ might/ could have + past participle
1. looks back at the past and speculates about possibilities which didn’t happen
If I’d had your address, I’d have sent you a postcard.

Mixed Conditional Sentences (2nd + 3rd)
- if + past perfect … would / could / might
1. links completed past action with a present result
If I hadn’t broken my leg, I would go on holiday with you.

Time Clauses
- when / as soon as + present simple …will
1. future reality
When it rains, I’ll stay home.
As soon as he wins, many people will leave.


And that’s NOT all folks… :).