GE 78: CONDITIONALS

Type-I or Open Condition: Conditionals of this type tell us that something will happen if a certain condition is fulfilled. The condition may or may not be fulfilled.

Examples :

1. If it rains, I will stay at home.
2. If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
3. If we leave now, we will catch the train.
4. If you save money, you can buy a car.
5. If he eats too much, he will feel sick.
6. If they finish their work on time, they can go on holiday.
7. If I wake up early, I will go for a run.
8. If you don’t wear sunscreen, you will get sunburnt.
9. If the concert starts on time, we will enjoy the opening act.
10. If she calls me back, we can plan our trip.

Type-II or Improbable or imaginary Condition: Conditionals of this type are used when we talk about something which we don’t expect to happen or which is purely imaginary.

Examples:

1. If I had a superpower, I could fly from one place to another.
2. If I could turn back time, I would undo my biggest mistake.
3. If I could read people’s minds, I would know what they were thinking about me.
4. If I could travel through space, I would explore all of the galaxies.
5. If I could speak every language in the world, I wouldn’t need a translator.
6. If I had wings, I could fly to the moon.
7. If I could turn back time, I would undo all my regrets.
8. If I could read minds, I would know what everyone was thinking.
9. If I could teleport, I would be able to travel anywhere in the world instantly.
10. If I could create an entirely new universe, I would choose a place with no suffering or pain.

Type-III or Unfulfilled Condition: Conditionals of this type say that something did not happen because a certain condition was not fulfilled.

1. If I had taken the day off work, I wouldn’t be so exhausted.
2. If I hadn’t stayed up late studying, I would have felt more energized in the morning.
3. If I had gone to bed earlier, I would have felt more alert this morning.
4. If I had been more prepared for the meeting, I wouldn’t have been so anxious.
5. If I had said no to that extra cup of coffee, I wouldn’t be so jittery now.
6. If I had more money, I would have bought a bigger house.
7. If I had been paying more attention in class, I would have gotten better grades.
8. If I had gone to the doctor sooner, I wouldn’t be dealing with these health issues now.
9. If I had taken that job offer, I would have been in a much better position now.
10. If I had invested my money better, I would have more financial security now.

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