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Conditionals por Mind Map: Conditionals

1. Special constructions.

1.1. Type 2

1.1.1. They emphasize improbability.

1.1.2. IF-clause: should + inversion.

1.1.3. MAIN: conditional or imperative.

1.2. If only/ I wish...

2. Basic structure

2.1. They consist of a MAIN CLAUSE and an IF-CLAUSE.

2.2. The IF-clause expresses the condition itself.

2.2.1. It is normally introduced by the conjunction "if"

2.2.2. Other conjunctions may be used:

2.2.2.1. as long as

2.2.2.2. provided/ providing

2.2.2.3. Unless

2.2.2.3.1. Meaning: "if not"

2.2.2.4. in case

2.2.2.4.1. not really a conditional.

2.2.3. The main clause expresses the result of the condition

2.3. Types

2.3.1. Type Zero

2.3.1.1. General or universal conditions

2.3.1.2. IF-clause: if + present simple

2.3.1.3. MAIN: present simple

2.3.2. Type One

2.3.2.1. Probable conditions

2.3.2.2. MAIN: future

2.3.3. Type Three

2.3.3.1. Conditions in the past (impossible)

2.3.3.2. IF-clause: if + past perfetc

2.3.3.3. MAIN: Conditional perfect

2.3.4. Type Two

2.3.4.1. Unreal or improbable

2.3.4.2. IF-clause: if + past simple

2.3.4.3. MAIN: conditional

2.4. IF-clause: if + present simple