The logic of...CONDITIONALS
Read reality. Predict the future. Imagine alternatives. Rewrite the past. Master the logic behind every English conditional.
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Move between four realities
Don't memorize rules. Navigate between realities. From absolute truth to impossible regrets. No memorices reglas. Navega entre realidades. Desde la verdad absoluta hasta los arrepentimientos imposibles.
Select Reality Level
The 4 Universes
Click each card to unlock the formula. Haz clic en cada tarjeta para desbloquear la fórmula.
Facts & Science
Always true. 100% Reality.
IF + Present, Present
"If you heat ice, it melts."
Si calientas hielo, se derrite.Real Future
Possible plans. 50-90% Chance.
IF + Present, Will + V1
"If it rains, I will stay home."
Si llueve, me quedaré en casa.Imaginary Present
Dreams/Unreal. 0-5% Chance.
IF + Past Simple, Would + V1
"If I won the lottery, I would buy a boat."
Si ganara la lotería, compraría un barco.Impossible Past
Regrets. 0% Chance (Too late).
IF + Past Perf, Would Have + V3
"If I had studied, I would have passed."
Si hubiera estudiado, habría aprobado.Grammar Hack: "If I were..."
In the Second Conditional, we traditionally use WERE instead of "was" for all persons (I, He, She, It). It's the subjunctive mood!
"If I were you, I would accept."
(Advice structure)
Beyond "IF": Advanced Connectors
Upgrade your vocabulary with these alternatives. Mejora tu vocabulario con estas alternativas.
The "Unless" Trap
UNLESS = "IF NOT" (A menos que).
It includes a negative meaning, so never use a negative verb after it.
UNLESS ya es negativo. No pongas "not" después.
"Unless you study, you will fail."
= If you don't study...
A menos que estudies, suspenderás.WRONG:
"Unless you don't study..."
The Strict Contract
These mean "ONLY IF". They sound more formal or strict, like a deal. Significan "Solo si" o "Siempre y cuando". Suenan a trato o condición estricta.
Providing / Provided (that)
"You can drive provided you have a license."
Puedes conducir siempre y cuando tengas licencia.As long as / So long as
"I will help as long as you try."
Te ayudaré mientras (siempre que) lo intentes.On condition that
"He agreed on condition that he was paid."
Aceptó con la condición de que le pagaran.Mixed Conditionals (Pro Level)
What happens when the past affects the present? ¿Qué pasa cuando el pasado afecta al presente?
Conditional Challenge
50 Questions. 4 Realities. 1 Survivor. 50 Preguntas. 4 Realidades. 1 Superviviente.
- Level 1 (1-10): Zero & First
- Level 2 (11-20): Second Conditional
- Level 3 (21-30): Third Conditional
- Level 4 (31-40): Writing (Finish sentence)
- Boss (41-50): Mixed & Unless
Q
If...
Complete the sentence...
