conditional and subjunctive Flashcards
(10 cards)
General truth
If + Present + Present
If you heat water it boils
Things that might happen
1rst conditionnal
If + present + will (infinitive)
If you jump higher you will touch the hoop
Things that will probably not happen
2nd conditionnal
If + past simple+ would (infinitive or present contiouse)
If I were you I would climb that mountain
Things that are in the past and stays there
3rst conditional
If + past perfect + would have + past participle
If I had studied harder i would have naidled the exam
Alternatives to will
will might could shall should (only in 1st cond)
Alternatives to If
If When Whether
Present Subjunctive
present / future hypothetical
no s third person
I wish / If only/I would rather
The past Subjunctive
I suggest he go
I recommend you try
alternatives verb
I request
demenand
ask
insist
propose
alternative adj
It is important
crucial
advisable