Conditionals (0 & 1)

Laura Galindo. Adapted from New English File Upper-Intermediate. Oxford.

Zero Conditional
Use: We use the zero conditional to talk about something which is always true or always happens as a result of something else.
If you want to be fit, you have to exercise daily.

Zero Conditional
Form:
present simple present continuous present perfect

CONDITIONAL CLAUSE

if +

+
MAIN CLAUSE present simple
Note: The order of the clauses may vary

First Conditional
Use: We use the first conditional to talk about a future event that is likely to happen.
If the photos are good, Ill send them to you.

First Conditional
Form: present simple present continuous present perfect

CONDITIONAL CLAUSE

if +

+
MAIN CLAUSE any future form OR an imperative
(will, going to, F. Perfect, F. continuous)

Note: The order of the clauses may vary

First Conditional
Form: present simple present continuous present perfect

CONDITIONAL CLAUSE

if +

+
MAIN CLAUSE any future form OR an imperative
(will, going to, F. Perfect, F. continuous)

Note: The order of the clauses may vary

Future Time Clauses

Future Time Clauses

Use:
We use the future time clauses to talk about the future.
Ill be ready as soon as Ive had a shower. Well probably be watching the Final Cup when you arrive. Were not going to go out until the rain has stopped. Im not going to work overtime unless I get paid. Take your umbrella in case it rains.

Future Time Clauses

Form:
Although we are talking about the future, we use a present tense after these expressions: As soon as, when, until, unless, before, after and in case. This can be any present tense, e.g. present simple, present perfect, present continuous.