Zero Conditional The easiest conditional to understand is the zero conditional. We use this type of conditional when the condition put forward is an absolute. Indisputable scientific facts are often expressed as zero conditionals. For example, boil some water and see the vapor rise. This is a … [Read more...]
Third Conditional
Third Conditional The third conditional is different from the first and the second because we talk about events in the past. There is absolutely no possibility of the even happening since something else already happened in the past. We are talking about something that should have happened, or … [Read more...]
Second Conditional
Second Conditional The second conditional refers to a condition in the future that is not likely to happen. For example, you did not read a book assigned for a book report. The possibility of you getting an “A” on the assignment is highly unlikely or what is also referred to as unreal. You … [Read more...]
First Conditional
First Conditional The first conditional refers to an event in the future with an almost certain or real possibility that it will happen. We think of one specific event that needs to happen in the future for the other event to happen. For example, you are watching the news and waiting to hear … [Read more...]