Conditional Sentence (0,1,2,3)

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Definition of Conditional Sentence

In simple terms, a conditional sentence is a compound sentence that contains conditions regarding a supposition, imagination, or an event that has not yet happened. In English sentences, this conditional sentence begins with 'if' as a sign that the condition hasn't happened yet. The conditional sentence form is "If-clause + main clause". If you notice, the if-clause is part of the conditional sentence. Meanwhile, the main clause usually contains consequences or consequences of the preconditioned condition.


Conditional sentence type 0

This type is usually referred to as zero conditional sentences. This type of sentence is used when the results or consequences of a condition are materialized, aka explaining general truth and scientific facts. This sentence is usually in the form of the present tense with the formula: if + simple present, simple present. Example sentences.

    • If we burn paper, it becomes ash.
    • I feel sick if I eat too much.
    • If you don’t brush your teeth, you get cavities.
    • When people smoke cigarettes, their health suffers.

Conditional sentence type 1

A first conditional sentence is a form of conditional sentence used when the result or consequence is likely to occur in the future. This can happen because there are realistic conditions that make sense for the possibility to occur. Therefore, the sentence form of this first type of conditional sentence has the form of a simple future sentence, aka the sentence that will come. The formula for this sentence is: if + simple present, simple future "will" / imperative and examples are:

    • If I meet him, I will introduce myself.
    • I will cook dinner tonight if you clean the house.
    • If you rest, you will feel better.
    • If you set your mind to a goal, you will eventually achieve it.
    • If it rains, I will stay at home.

Conditional sentence type 2

Second conditional sentences are a type of conditional sentence that is used when the result or consequence has little hope of being realized even though it is unlikely. So it can be said that this second type of conditional sentence does not necessarily happen but it can also become a reality. In this sentence form, the formula used is if + simple past / were, would / could / might + bare infinitive. The use of would / could / might serves to explain how big a condition will be. Example:

    • If I inherited a billion dollars, I would travel to the moon.
    • If I owned a zoo, I might let people interact with the animals more.
    • If I were you, I would continue my study.
    • If I had time, I would go with you.
    • If she met her mother, she would be very happy.
    • If it rained tomorrow, I would sleep all day.
    • If I were you, I’d tell him the truth.


Conditional sentence type 3

A third conditional sentence is a conditional sentence when a condition cannot possibly be realized at all. This can be described as a very impossible condition or just a dream or imagination. In this third type of conditional sentence, the sentence form uses the past perfect equipped with auxiliary modalities such as would, could, and should. The formula used is if + past perfect, would / should / could / might + have + past participle. Example of sentences:

    • If you had remembered to invite me, I would have attended your party.
    • We might have gone to South America if she had not been pregnant.
    • If you had told me you needed a ride, I would have left earlier.
    • If I had cleaned the house, I could have gone to the movies.
    • If she hadn’t taken the course, she wouldn’t have gotten the scholarship.

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