Real Conditionals
Grammar Basics
Real Conditionals
Real Conditionals
Zero - to talk about general facts. When the condition is met, the second thing always happens.
Subordinate clause
Simple Present
Subordinate clause
Simple Present
If you heat ice...
Main clause
Simple Present
Main clause
Simple Present
...it melts.
1st Conditional - to talk about an action that is highly likely and/or directly consequential. The second thing will happen if the first condition is met.
Subordinate clause
Simple Present
Subordinate clause
Simple Present
If it's nice tomorrow...
Main clause
Simple Future
Main clause
Simple Future
...we'll go the beach.