| Type | If Clause | Main Clause |
|---|---|---|
| Zero | Present Simple | Present Simple |
| First | Present Simple | will + V1 |
| Second | Past Simple | would + V1 |
| Third | Past Perfect | would have + V3 |
When you use it
Use conditional sentences to express general truths, likely future outcomes, hypothetical situations, or impossible past conditions.
Watch out
The if clause and main clause can swap positions without changing meaning, but do not mix tenses between different conditional types.
Drafted from Grade 10 English, pages 177-212, then checked twice before it went up

