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Conditionals - Second Conditionals

C}  Second Conditionals:

Nature:Unreal possibility or dream

These sentences show the condition of unreal possibilityor dream.

Time: present; the TENSE is past, but we are talking about the present, now.

Note:

We use the past simple in the if-clause. It shows we are talking about something which is unlikely to happen or is an imaginary situation.

The main clause has would + infinitive.

STRUCTURE:

if + past simple, ...would + infinitive

Unreal possibility or dream

If	condition	result
	past simple	WOULD + base verb
If	I won the lottery	I would buy a house.

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Unreal possibility or dream

If	condition	result
	past simple	WOULD + base verb
If	you met Deepak	what would you ask him?

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Some examples:

*If I had more time, I would travel the world.

*If I didn't have you, I would not know what to do.

*If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house.

*If I met the Queen of England, I would say hello.

*If I had his number, I would call him.

*I would go jogging with Tony and Sam if they werehere this week.

*I would not refuse if you offered me Rs. 50,000.

*She would travel all over the world if she were rich.

*She would pass the exam if she ever studied

(We can use 'were' instead of 'was' with 'I' and 'he/she/it'. This is mostly done in formal writing).

*If I were you, I wouldn't go out with that man.

*If I were you, I would leave the job.

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Correct  Uses:

Correct :If I had enough money, I would buy a new computer.

Incorrect : If I would have enough money, I would buy a new computer.

Reason: We use the past simple (here I had) in the if-clause. It shows we are talking about something which is unlikely to happen or is an imaginary situation.

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Correct :If you didn't hurry so much, you would feel more relaxed.

Incorrect : If you didn't hurry so much, you will feel more relaxed.

Reason:The main clause has would + infinitive.

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Conditionals - First Conditionals

{B}  First Conditionals:

Nature: Real possibility

These sentences show the condition of real possibility.

Time: This condition refers either to present or to future time.

Note:

*We use the present simple in the if-clause.

*We use will in the main clause, to express certainty in the future.

STRUCTURE:

if + present simple, ... will + infinitive

If	condition	result
	present simple	WILL + base verb
If	it rains	I will stay at home.

If	condition	result
	present simple	WILL + present simple
If	I get enough sleep,	I will feel better.

If	condition	result
	present simple	WILL+present simple
If	you study hard,	your English will improve.

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Some examples:

*If I have time, I will visit you.

*If I see him, I will tell him.

*If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus.

*If it rains, I won't go to the park.

*If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.

*If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes.

*If I see her, I'll tell her.

*She 'll be late if the train is delayed.

*She'll miss the bus if she doesn't leave soon.

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Correct Use:

Correct :If you go to England, you will improve your English.

Incorrect: If you will go to England, you will improve your English.

Reason:  We use the present simple in the if-clause.

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Correct : If I find his address, I will send him the letter.

Incorrect : If I find his address, I send him the letter.

Reason:We use will in the main clause, to express certainty in the future.

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Correct : I'll tell him if I see him.

Incorrect : I'll tell him if I will see him.

Reason: We use the present simple in the if-clause.

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