English Conditionals

Zero Conditional

to talk about things that are always true, like a scientific fact

if: Simple Present
then: Simple Present

If you heat water at 100 degrees, it boils

First Conditional

to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future

if: Simple Present
then: Simple Future

If it’s sunny, we will go to the park

Second Conditional

imaginary situations in the present or future

if: Simple Past
then: Present Conditional or Present Continuous Conditional

If I won a million dollars, I would buy a new car

Third Conditional

imagine situations in the past

if: Perfect Past
then: Perfect Conditional

If the weather had been good, we would have gone water-skiing

Mixed 1 Conditional

present result of a past condition

if: Perfect Past
then: Present Conditional

If I had listened to your advice, I wouldn’t be in the mess

Mixed 2 Conditional

past result of a present or continuing condition

if: Simple Past
then: Perfect Conditional

If I were a good cook, I would have invited them to dinner