PRESENT REAL
What's the structure of present real conditional?
Condition: If + S + V simple present + C + ,
Result: S + V simple present + C.
What's the structure of future real conditional?
Condition: If + S + V simple present + C ,
Result: S + Will + V base form + C.
What's the structure of present unreal conditional?
Condition: If + S + V simple past + C,
Result: S + would + V base form + C.
What's the structure of past unreal conditional?
Condition: If + S + Past perfct + C,
Result: S + would + present perfect + C.
Can you use a different subject from "it"?
No, this expression in used to talk about a situation, so the subject is always it.
When do you use the present real conditional?
It is used to express that a result is always the same under a specific condition. It's a fact.
What's the difference between present and future real conditional?
Present real conditional refers to facts or routines, but future real conditional refers to possible results of the condition.
When do you use the present unreal conditional?
To talk about hypothetical situations in present. You suposed what would happen, under a specific imaginary condition.
What's the difference between present and past unreal conditional?
Present unreal conditional is about hypothetical situations in present, but past unreal conditional is about regrets or possibilities that didn't happen in the past.
What's the difference between if it hadn't been for and if it weren't for?
If it hadn't been for referes to a hypothetical situation in past and if it weren't refers to a hypthetical situation in present.
Can you use present continuous sentences in present real conditional?
No, continuous is for action in progress and facts or habits are not actions in progress.
Can you use may, might,be going to instead of will?
Yes, you can use any of them depending on how sure you are about the result.
What are the differences among these three sentences?
1. I'm so lazy. If I worked hard, I would get more money.
2. I'm so lazy. If I were working hard, I would be very tired.
3. I'm so lazy. If I worked hard, I would be doing something now.
In number 1 the person doesn't work hard, so they don't get more money.
In number 2 the person is not working hard at the moment of speaking, so the person is not tired.
In number 3 the person doesn't work hard, so at the moment of speaking they are not doing anything.
What's the difference among these three sentences?
1. If I hadn't used my cellphone in the meeting, I wouldn't have checked that mail in time.
2. If I hadn't been using my cellphone in the meeting, I wouldn't have checked that mail in time.
3. If I hadn't been using my cellphone in the meeting, I wouldn't have been checking my mails.
In number 1 the person was using the cellphone and could see the mail.
In number 2 the person emphasizes that the action of using the cellphone was in progress.
In number 3 bith action, using the cellphone and checking the mail were in progress.
When do you use if it weren't for and if it hadn't been for?
To express regret or relief.