Verbs: Conditionals

A conditional sentence is one

A conditional sentence is one in which one clause lays down the condition for the action in the second clause. It has two parts: the if-clause and the

The if

The if-clause gives the condition. Example: in "If you qualify the written test, you will get this job," the condition is in the if-clause.

The main clause gives the result

The main clause gives the result or action that depends on the condition in the if-clause.

Type 0 conditionals describe general truths

Type 0 conditionals describe general truths or scientific facts. Pattern: If ... simple present, ... simple present. Example: If we love others, other

Type I conditionals describe probable

Type I conditionals describe probable or likely situations. Pattern: If ... simple present, will ... The if-clause can also use present continuous or