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Understanding Conditional Clauses

The document explains the structures and uses of zero, first, second, and third conditional sentences in English. Each type is illustrated with examples, detailing their formation and contexts for use. Additionally, it mentions variations in phrasing for emphasis and formal contexts.

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Understanding Conditional Clauses

The document explains the structures and uses of zero, first, second, and third conditional sentences in English. Each type is illustrated with examples, detailing their formation and contexts for use. Additionally, it mentions variations in phrasing for emphasis and formal contexts.

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Zero Conditional ( Propoziția subordonată condițională de tip zero )

Structure: conditional clause: if + present simple


main clause: infinitive without to ( short infinitive ) / imperative
use example
for general rules or truths If there is no rain, many plants die.
to show cause and effect If you eat fruit and vegetables, you feel healthy.
for commands If it starts to rain, go inside.

La acest tip de subordonată condițională, poate fi utilizat ca element de legătură și ,, when “ ( când ):
When the lesson begins, please be quiet.
[ Când va începe lecția, vă rog să faceți liniște. ]
First Conditional ( Propoziția subordonată condițională de tip I )

Structure: conditional clause: if + present simple


main clause: will + infinitive without to ( short infinitive )
use example
for future events which are likely to happen If you hurry, you will catch your plane.

Second Conditional ( Propoziția subordonată condițională de tip II )

Structure: conditional clause: if + past simple


main clause: would + infinitive without to ( short infinitive )
use example
for less likely or hypothetical events in the future If I gave up work, I would travel round the world.
to give advice If you worked harder, you would pass your exam.

Pentru accentuarea condiției, putem utiliza expresia ,, even if “ :


Even if he had a part-time job, he would work just as hard.
[ Chiar dacă avea o slujbă cu jumătate de normă, el lucra la fel de mult. ]

La subordonata condițională de tip II, uneori utilizăm doar forma were în loc de was, mai ales în
stilul de tip formal:
If I were a millionaire, I’d buy an island.
[ Dacă aș fi milionar, aș cumpăra o insulă. ]

Third Conditional ( Propoziția subordonată condițională de tip III )

Structure: conditional clause: if + past perfect


main clause: would have + past participle
use example
for imagined or hypothetical events If I had gone to the party, I would have seen my friends.
in the past If we hadn’t been talking so much, we wouldn’t have missed our lunch.

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