10 Questions
Which type of conditional sentence refers to the future and suggests that the action in the main clause is quite likely to happen?
Type 1
What is the main clause in the sentence 'We’ll be late if we don’t leave now.'?
We’ll be late
Which tense is used in the if-clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence?
Present simple
Which modal verb can be used in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence?
Will
What does the use of the modal verb 'may' or 'might' in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence suggest?
Possibility
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?
Type 1
What is the conditional clause in the sentence 'If you need more helpers, I can try and get some time off work.'?
If you need more helpers
Which modal verb can be used in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence?
All of the above
What does the use of the modal verb 'might' in the main clause of a Type 1 conditional sentence suggest?
The action in the main clause is less likely to happen
Which one of these is NOT a main type of conditional sentence?
Type 4
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.
Modal Verbs in Conditional Sentences
- 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'.
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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