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First vs Second Conditional

Syllabus topic 18: First vs Second Conditional

First vs Second Conditional. The first conditional presents a future situation as a real possibility.

How it works

The first conditional presents a future situation as a real possibility. The second presents it as more remote or hypothetical. Compare if I have time, I'll help with if I had time, I'd help. The choice reflects the speaker's view, not a guaranteed probability.

Examples in context

Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • If I have time tomorrow, I will call.
  • If I had more free time, I would travel.
  • If she agrees, we'll begin.
  • If he were here, he would know what to do.
  • If I were rich, I'd buy it.

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