오랜간만에 가정법 정리 in English

The Conditionals are also called the "if-clauses" because "if" is the main word in the sentence or question. A conditional sentence typically consists of an if-clause (which presents a condition) and a result clause. For example: If it rains, the streets get wet.

 

There are four types of Conditionals or "if-clauses":

1. The zero conditional: It expresses conditions that are always true, with automatic or habitual results.

Situation	IF - clause	RESULT - clause	Example
Truth	simple present	simple present	If you heat ice, it melts.

 

 

2. The first conditional: It expresses a condition that is possible and has a probable result.

Situation	IF - clause	RESULT - clause	Example
Probable in the present/future	simple present	will + simple(base)	If you leave early, you will catch the train.

 

 

3. The second conditional: It expresses a hypothetical condition and its possible result, or an unreal situation.

Situation	IF - clause	RESULT - clause	Example
Possible but unlikely in the present/future	simple past	would + simple(base)	If I were younger, I would change my life.

 

 

4. The third condition: it expresses an imaginary situation about the past.

Situation	IF - clause	RESULT - clause	Example
Untrue in the past/did not happen	past perfect	would have + p.p	If I had seen you, I would have said hello.

 

Of course, there are many kinds of conditionals in English. However, I think to understand and use it like native speakers, we have to learn from situations and case by case. Let's not stick to grammar too much. ***

 

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