Conditionals

Conditionals

Zero conditional ------ If + present , present

                                         If I take vitamins every day, I don't get sick.

1st conditional  ------- If + present, will +verb

(real conditional)

                                        If she studies for the test, she';; get a good grade.

2nd  conditional ------If + past, would + verb

(unreal conditional)      If he won the lottery, he would quit his job .

unsure/ possible,

uncertain, but you don't know

3rd conditional ----------If + had+p.p., would +have +p.p.   

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                                          If I had remembered to call my friend last night, she                                                                                           wouldn't have sent me an angry text message.

Ability = 'CAN';  to be able to  ( would be able to )

                    | 

                 (could)

If I were stronger, I could carry all the groceries by myself, on the bus.

If I was older, I could order beer at restaurant.

(If I was older, I would be able to order beer at a restaurant.)

                                    

Ability = 'CAN';  to be able to  ( would be able to )

                    | 

                 (could)

If I were stronger, I could carry all the groceries by myself, on the bus.

If I was older, I could order beer at restaurant.

(If I was older, I would be able to order beer at a restaurant.)