Verb form in if-clauseVerb form in result -clauseMeaning of if-clauseUseExamples

0If + Simple PresentSimple presentReal and Possible situations at any time, but most commonly in present1) situations that can occur at any time(more than once) and their results

2) general truths

3) general instruction

If you press this key, the game starts

If you boil water, it turns into steam

If you want to start, press the red button

IIf + Simple PresentSimple FuturePossible in the present or future1) possible future events and their results

2) offer

3) warnings

If it rains, I will stay at home

Ill call the hotel if you dont have time

Ill call the police if you dont leave now!

IIIf + Simple PastWould or + verb Could. Impossible or not true in the present. improbable in the future. imaginary situations1) improbable future event or situation

2) a hypothetical current situation which is contrary to known facts

3) giving advice

If I won a lottery, I would buy an island

If I knew the answer I would tell you

If I were you, I would see a doctor

IIIIf + Past PerfectWould or + had + past participleCould Should Impossible in the past1) regret

2) criticism.If I had seen the red light, I would have stoppedIf you had worked hard, you could have passed your exam

Liceo Bicentenario Enrique Ballacey C. Mrs. Yessica Sanhueza S. Classes: Sophomores and JuniorHANDOUT N2 Date: July 29th, 2015 Class: Junior _____Learning Objective: To identify the conditional structures and uses, through explanations and examples.