Pre-Intermediate Grammar

Pre-Intermediate · Grammar Reference

Unit 12 — Conditionals & Might

first conditional · might · second conditional

12.1 First Conditional

Form

If + Present Simple , will + infinitive

If it rains, I'll take an umbrella.She'll pass the exam if she studies.

Use

Real or likely situations in the present or future.

📌 Note

The if-clause can come first or second. Use a comma when the if-clause comes first.

12.2 might

might + infinitive — possibility (less certain than will)

I might go to the party. (= maybe, I'm not sure)Take an umbrella — it might rain.

	Certain	Possible
Positive	It will rain.	It might rain.
Negative	It won't rain.	It might not rain.

12.3 Second Conditional

Form

If + Past Simple , would + infinitive

If I had more time, I'd travel the world.She would feel better if she got more sleep.

Use

Imaginary, hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future.

📌 Note

Use were (not was) in formal English after if: If I were you, I'd apologise.

First Conditional

If it rains, I'll stay in. (possible)

Second Conditional

If I were a millionaire, I'd buy a yacht. (imaginary)