Exploring Different Types of Conditional Sentences

Description Conditional Sentences

A conditional sentence in Indonesian means a sentence of supposition. They can be used to express cause and effect, the possibility of something happening, or a supposition that is unlikely to happen. Conditional sentences consist of four categories, and each category uses a different from. Nonetheless, every conditional sentence basically consist of an if clause and a main clause.

English Conditional

1. Conditional sentence type 0 (Zero type)

Conditional sentence type 0 is used to state the cause and effect of a well-known fact. If thing A happens, it will cause thing B.

Formula :

• If clause -> If + subject + verb 1 + object
• Main clause -> Subject + verb 1 + object

Example : 

• If you freeze water, it turns into ice
• If you freeze water, it turns into ice

The color blue text is verb 1

2. Conditional sentence type 1 (The first type)

Something that is very likely to happen in the future if we do something.

Formula :

• If clause -> If + subject + verb 1
• Main clause -> Subject + modals present + verb 1 + object

Example :

• If I wake up late, I will miss the bus
• If I wake up late, I will miss the bus

The color blue text is verb 1, while the color red text is the modals present.

3. Conditional sentence type 2 (The second type)