What are conditionals in English?
Conditionals are sentences with 'if' (or similar) that link a condition to a result. The first conditional is real/future ('If it rains, I'll stay home'); the second is unreal present/future ('If I had time, I would help'); the third is unreal past ('If I had known, I would have come'). They're common in conversation.
The main conditionals
First: if + present, will + verb (real possibility). Second: if + past, would + verb (unreal or hypothetical). Third: if + had + past participle, would have + past participle (unreal past). Rozy lets you practise conditionals in dialogue and corrects form and meaning.
Conditionals in speaking
We use them to talk about possibilities, wishes, and regrets. Getting the tense right in both clauses is tricky; conversation practice with feedback helps.
Frequently asked questions
- What are conditionals?
- Structures with 'if' (or similar) that link a condition to a result. The verb tense in each clause shows whether the situation is real, hypothetical, or past unreal.
- When do I use the second conditional?
- For unreal or hypothetical situations now or in the future: 'If I had more time, I would learn another language.'
- How can I practise conditionals?
- Talk about what you would do if..., or what you would have done if... Rozy lets you use them in conversation and gives feedback.
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