If sentences (conditionals)

First conditional (real future)

If + present, will + verb.

• If you practise daily, you will improve fast.

Second conditional (imaginary)

If + past, would + verb.

• If I were you, I would accept the offer.

Third conditional (past regret)

If + had + participle, would have + participle.

• If I had left earlier, I would have caught the train.

Common mistakes

• If I will get the job, I will celebrate.

  If I get the job, I will celebrate.

Quick quiz

1. 1. If it ___ tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.

   will rainrainsrained

2. 2. If I ___ rich, I would buy a farm.

   amwerewill be