Conditional Sentence

1.      Definition Conditional Sentence
Conditional Sentences are also known as Conditional Clauses or If Clauses. They are used to express that the action in the main clause (without if) can only take place if a certain condition (in the clause with if) is fulfilled. There are three types of Conditional Sentences

2.      Types of Conditional Sentence
a.       Conditional Sentence Type 1
The type 1 conditional is used to refer to the present or future where the situation is real. The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result. In these sentences the if clause is in the simple present, and the main clause is in the simple future.
If + Simple Present, will - future
Example :
·         If I find her address, I’ll send her an invitation
·         If I win the match, I will be very happy

b.    Conditional Sentence Type 2
The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a time that is now or any time, and a situation that is unreal. These sentences are not based on fact. The type 2 conditional is used to refer to a hypothetical condition and its probable result. In type 2 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the simple past, and the main clause uses the present conditional.
If + Simple Past, Conditional 1 (=Would + Infinitive)
Example :
·         If I were an entrepreneur, I would get money easily
·         If you followed my instructions, you would be safe

c.       Conditional Sentence Type 3
The type 3 conditional is used to refer to a time that is in the past, and a situation that is contrary to reality. The facts they are based on are the opposite of what is expressed. The type 3 conditional is used to refer to an unreal past condition and its probable past result. In type 3 conditional sentences, the if clause uses the past perfect, and the main clause uses the perfect conditional.
If + Past Perfect, Conditional 2 (=would + have + past pasticiple)
Example :
·         If her cat immediately taken to the hospital, he would have been saved
·         If I had studied hard, I would have passed the exam


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