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 Mastering Conditionals: How to Use If, Will, Would, and Were Like a Pro Conditional sentences are the backbone of expressing possibilities, hypothetical scenarios, and consequences in English. Whether you’re dreaming about winning the lottery, planning for tomorrow’s meeting, or giving advice, mastering conditionals is essential. In this lesson, we’ll break down the first and second conditionals, focusing on if, will, would, and the unique role of were. Let’s dive in! Part 1: Real Possibilities (First Conditional) The first conditional describes real or likely situations in the future. It’s structured as: If + present simple, will + base verb. Examples: If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home. If she studies hard, she will pass the exam. Usage: Use this for actionable plans, predictions, or cause-and-effect relationships that are probable. Part 2: Imaginary Scenarios (Second Conditional) The second conditional explores unreal, imaginary, or unlikely situations in the present or fut...