TYPE 3

 

TYPE 3 IF CONDITIONAL

Third conditional sentence is a conditional sentence when a condition cannot be realized at all because the conditions must have been met in the past. or it could be regret.

Function

Refers to past probable conditions and possible past outcomes. Sentences are only assumptions and are not real because it is too late to do them now and the results are impossible.

Formula

If + Past Perfect, would/should/could/might + have + past participle

Example :

1.) If you hadn't lied to me before, i would have believed you

2.) If the weather had been good, we would have gone swimming

3.) If you had worked harder, you would have passed your exam

4.) If i had met Fitri last week, i would have given her my exercise book

Conclusion : 

Third conditional sentence is a conditional sentence when a condition cannot be realized at all because the conditions must have been met in the past.

TYPE 2

 

TYPE 2 IF CONDITIONAL

sentence to use when the result of a condition has no or little chance of manifesting because the condition is unlikely to be met in the present or is difficult to meet in the future.

FUNCTION

The function of type 2 if condition is to refer to a situation which is a supposition and the possible outcome.  

Not based on the real situation and the time is now or anytime and the situation is not real or presumed.

I. If + simple past + Present conditional/present continuous conditional

Example : 

1. You wouldn't be tired if you take a rest

2. He would hurt himself if he always fought

3. If it rained tomorrow i would sleep all day

II. Use of "if were"

Example :

1. If i were older, i would leave from my house

2. If i were you i would be so happy

3. If i were a doctor i would help many people

Conclusion :

Type 2 if condition is to refer to a situation which is a supposition and the possible outcome.

ZERO TYPE

 

IF CONDITONAL ZERO TYPE

Zero conditional or conditional sentence type 0 is a conditional clause that is used when the result / consequence of the condition is always materialized because it's a scientific fact or general truth which is habitual activity.

Function :

The zero conditional is used to discuss scientific facts or general truths.

Formula :

 

Example :

1.) if you study hard, you will get good grade

2.) if you eat too much, your stomach will get hurt

3.) if it's rain you will get wet

4.) if you don't finish your homework, you will be punished

Conclusion :

The zero conditional is used to discuss scientific facts or general truths.

FIRST TYPE

 

FIRST TYPE IF CONDITIONAL 

Shape

In type 1 conditional sentences, the tense in the if clause is the simple present and the tense in the main clause is the simple future.

As in all conditional sentences, the order of the clauses is not fixed. You may have to adjust pronouns and punctuation marks when changing clause order, but the meaning is the same.

Example : 

1. If it rains, you will get wet

2. You will get wet if it rains

3. If Sally is late again I will be mad

4. I will be mad if Sally is late again

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

Function

This condition refers to conditions that may occur and the possible results.  

These sentences are based on facts and are used to make statements about the real world and certain situations.This sentence is often used to give a warning.

the time is present or future and the situation is real.

Example :

1. If I have time, I'll finish that letter

2. What will you do if you miss the plane?3. Nobody will notice if you make a mistake

4. If you drop that glass, it will break

Conclusion :

First type if conditional is use to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future.

Example ( If i wake up late, i will skip my breakfast )