Les subordonnées conditionnelles : Type 1 et Type 2

Conditionals describe situations. Type 1 (First Conditional) uses $If + Present, will + verb$ to talk about real future events. Type 2 (Second Conditional) uses $If + Past, would + verb$ to discuss imaginary or unlikely situations. In the 'if' clause, never use 'will' or 'would'. Remember to use a comma if the 'if' clause starts the sentence. Finally, in Type 2, use 'were' for all subjects to express the imaginary state.

Understanding of Present Simple

Understanding of Future (will)

Understanding of Past Simple

Real possibilities in the present or future

If-clause + main clause structure

Imaginary or hypothetical situations

Use of past simple and would

Used for a real situation that is possible in the future.

If it rains, I will take my umbrella.

Used for an imaginary or unlikely situation in the present/future.

If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.

The specific tenses used in the if-clause and the main clause.

Type 1: $If + Present Simple, will + verb$ ; Type 2: $If + Past Simple, would + verb$ .

Deciding between a real plan and a dream.

Step 1: Check if the condition is realistic. If yes, use $If + Present, will + verb$ .

Step 2: Check if the condition is a dream or unlikely. If yes, use $If + Past, would + verb$ .

Result: You express your thoughts correctly using the appropriate grammar scale.

Think of Type 1 as a 'Real Window' (you look at what might happen) and Type 2 as a 'Dream Bubble' (you imagine what is not real).

Remember 'W-W' for Type 2: 'Would' + 'Were' (If I were you...).

Using 'will' in the 'if' part of the sentence.

Never use 'will' or 'would' in the if-clause. Use only $Present Simple$ for Type 1 and $Past Simple$ for Type 2.

Forgetting the comma when the 'if' clause comes first.

When the 'if' sentence starts the paragraph, you must use a comma before the main clause.

What is the formula for the First Conditional?

What is the formula for the Second Conditional?

Which conditional do you use for imaginary situations?

Complete the sentence: If I (study), I will pass.

Complete the sentence: If I (be) rich, I would travel.

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Prérequis

Structure du cours

The First Conditional (Type 1)

The Second Conditional (Type 2)

Notions clés

First Conditional

Second Conditional

Verb Tenses in Conditionals

Exemple résolu

Astuces & analogies

Type 1 vs Type 2

Second Conditional

Erreurs fréquentes

Flashcards

Citoyenneté et enjeux des mondes virtuels

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