Conditional Sentences Quiz
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Which type of conditional sentence refers to the future and suggests that the action in the main clause is quite likely to happen?

  • Type 4
  • Type 1 (correct)
  • Type 2
  • Type 3

What is the main clause in the sentence 'We’ll be late if we don’t leave now.'?

  • late if we don’t leave now
  • We’ll be late (correct)
  • if we don’t leave now
  • we don’t leave now

Which tense is used in the if-clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence?

  • Present simple (correct)
  • Future simple
  • Present perfect
  • Past simple

Which modal verb can be used in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence?

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

What does the use of the modal verb 'may' or 'might' in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence suggest?

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

Which type of conditional sentence uses the present simple tense in the if-clause and will, can, may, or might + the base form of a main verb in the main clause?

<p>Type 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the conditional clause in the sentence 'If you need more helpers, I can try and get some time off work.'?

<p>If you need more helpers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which modal verb can be used in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of the modal verb 'might' in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence suggest?

<p>The action in the main clause is less likely to happen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is NOT a main type of conditional sentence?

<p>Type 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conditional Sentences

  • A Type 1 conditional sentence refers to the future and suggests that the action in the main clause is quite likely to happen.

Clause Identification

  • In the sentence 'We’ll be late if we don’t leave now.', the main clause is 'We’ll be late'.

Tenses in Conditional Sentences

  • In a Type 1 conditional sentence, the if-clause uses the present simple tense.
  • The modal verb 'will' can be used in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence.
  • The modal verbs 'may' or 'might' can also be used in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence, suggesting that the action is possible but not certain.
  • The use of 'may' or 'might' in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence suggests uncertainty or possibility.

Clause Structure

  • A Type 1 conditional sentence uses the present simple tense in the if-clause and will, can, may, or might + the base form of a main verb in the main clause.

Clause Identification

  • In the sentence 'If you need more helpers, I can try and get some time off work.', the conditional clause is 'If you need more helpers'.

Main Types of Conditional Sentences

  • The main types of conditional sentences do not include 'past perfect conditional'.

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Test your knowledge of conditional sentences and their different types with this quiz! Learn how to construct conditional clauses and practice forming sentences using if and unless.

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