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We use this to describe a condition with an absolutely predictable result—in other words, to state a fact. If you stick your fingers in the fire, they get burned. (fact—happens every time) When the situation is completely likely, use present tense in both clauses. First conditional: “Unreal, but likely”
Verbs in time clauses and conditionals usually follow the same patterns as in other clauses but there are some differences when we: talk about the future; make hypotheses. Talking about the future. In time clauses with words like when, after and until, we often use present tense forms to talk about the future: I'll come home when I finish work.
These conditional sentences have two parts: the condition, or si clause, and the main or result clause which indicates what will happen if the condition of the si clause is met. The tense of the result clause depends on the tense of the si clause. In other words, the tense of the two clauses follow a prescribed sequence. Si + Present Indicative
Will and would can be used in conditional clauses, either with the meaning of ‘being willing to do something’, or to refer to later results: If Clare will meet us at the airport, it will save us a lot of time.
Conditionals describe the result of a certain condition. The if clause tells you the condition ( If you study hard ) and the main clause tells you the result ( you will pass your exams ). The order of the clauses does not change the meaning.
As you can see, each type of conditional has its own combination of tense used in the if-clause and tense used the main clause. These different pairings of tenses give each type of conditional its own meaning. Other types of conditional clauses.
They describe the result of something that might happen (in the present or future) or might have happened but didn't (in the past) . They are made using different English verb tenses. Download my infographic! There are four main kinds of conditionals: If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
