Conditional sentences have two parts, one of them contains condition whereas the other contains its result.
The part of a conditional sentence which contains condition in it is called Dependent Clause or If Clause and the other part which contains its consequence is called Independent Clause or Main Clause.
Example:
If she works hard, she will pass.
Dependent clause Independent clause
Types of Conditional Sentences:
There are four types of conditional sentences. These are as mentioned below.
Zero conditionals express general truths and scientific facts. These sentences have present tense in both dependent and independent clauses.
Formation:
Zero Conditional | |
If Clause | Main Clause |
Present Tense | Present Tense |
Example:
In these examples, we observe that present tense is used in both clauses. This combination renders them zero conditional sentences.
These conditionals have open condition in them. Anyone who fulfills the condition described in If Clause may enjoy the reward offered in the Main clause.
Formation:
First Conditional | |
If Clause | Main Clause |
1st form of verb | Will/Shall + 1st form of verb |
Example:
These sentences express a condition which cannot be fulfilled.
Formation:
Second Conditional | |
If Clause | Main Clause |
2nd form of Verb | Would/could/ should + 1st form of Verb |
Example:
These sentences express past unfulfilled condition.
Formation:
Third Conditional | |
If Clause | Main Clause |
Had + 3rd form of Verb | Would/could/ should + have +3rd form of Verb |
Example:
12 Courses
138 students
Kia bat hy sir