If and Wish Clauses
IF CLAUSES "If clauses" are used to discuss conditions and their potential results. They can be categorized into four types: zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional and third conditional. Here are example situations for each type: 1. Zero Conditional Use: To express general truths or scientific facts. The structure is "If + present simple, present simple." Example Situation: - If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils. - This means that every time you heat water to that temperature, it will always boil. 2. First Conditional Use: To express a real possibility in the future. The structure is "If + present simple, will + base verb." Example Situation: - If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic. - This indicates that there is a real chance of rain, and if it happens, the picnic will be canceled. 3. Second Conditional Use: To discuss hypothetical situations that are unlikely or impossible. The structure is "If + past ...