The real conditionals express factual or habitual conditions which have the possibility to occur in the future or generally occur in the present.
Example:
- I’ll go if you give me the ball.
- If I feel better, I’ll certainly play.
- If you do well in the exams, I’ll buy you a gift.
Structures of the Real Conditionals:
| For Future Conditions |
| If + subject + simple present tense + subject + will/can/may/must + verb in base form. . . Subject + will/can/may/must + verb in base form. . . + if + subject + simple present tense |
| Example: If I have the money, I will buy a new phone.I can make you cry if you keep doing that.If he goes there, he may get robbed.If you go outside, you must wear heavy clothes. |
| For Habitual Conditions |
| If + subject + simple present tense + subject + simple present tense. . . Subject + simple present tense + if + subject + simple present tense. . |
| Example: If I have the money, I always buy the necessary things.If Alex gets a break, he usually calls me.He works hard if the payment is good. |
| For Commands |
| If + subject + simple present tense + command form (simple present) . . . . . Command form (simple present). . . . . + if + subject + simple present tense. |
| Example: If you have the money, use it wisely.Please call me if you get a chance. |