Conditional Sentences in English Grammar

<p>If he studies, he would pass the exam. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If he had trained harder, he would be winning now. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zero Conditional (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A probable future condition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If he were taller, he could reach the shelf. (A), If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Third Conditional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Third Conditional (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If-clause (condition) + main clause (result) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Might (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They combine elements from two different types of conditionals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Conditional sentences express a relationship between a condition and its outcome. They are used to discuss possibilities, hypothetical situations, and consequences.

The Zero Conditional describes general truths, habits, or scientific facts where the condition and result always occur. It uses the present simple tense in both clauses.

The First Conditional talks about a possible future condition and its likely result. It uses the present simple tense in the if-clause and will/may/might + base form in the main clause.

The Second Conditional expresses a hypothetical or improbable present or future condition and its imagined result. It uses the past simple tense in the if-clause and would/could/might + base form in the main clause.

The Third Conditional describes an unreal past condition and its hypothetical past result. It uses the past perfect tense in the if-clause and would/could/might + have + past participle in the main clause.

The structure of a conditional sentence is typically 'If-clause (condition) + main clause (result)' but the order can sometimes be reversed.

Mixed conditionals combine elements from different types of conditional sentences, often expressing a relationship between different time frames.

Modal verbs like "would," "could," "should," and "might" are used in conditional sentences to express various degrees of possibility and probability.

A grammatical mood that expresses a hypothetical or unreal event or situation often used in "if" clauses. For example, it usually appears with "If I were..." instead of "If I was..."

A conjunction that expresses a condition that must be met for something to happen. It means "if... not". Example: "Unless you study hard, you will fail the exam."

A grammatical error related to conditional sentences, which often involve incorrectly using tenses or omitting modal verbs like "would" or "could". Example: "If he study hard, he will pass" (should be "If he studies hard, he will pass").