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Which of the following correctly represents a Type 3 conditional sentence?
Which of the following correctly represents a Type 3 conditional sentence?
- If you study hard, you might pass.
- If I win the lottery, I would buy a car.
- If she had known, she would have come. (correct)
- If he were here, he will join us.
What is the correct form of the main clause when using the simple past in a conditional sentence?
What is the correct form of the main clause when using the simple past in a conditional sentence?
- would (correct)
- will
- would have
- might
Which sentence illustrates the use of inversion in a conditional sentence?
Which sentence illustrates the use of inversion in a conditional sentence?
- Should she agree, we will be happy. (correct)
- If I had known, I will help you.
- If they were to come, they would arrive early.
- If I would go, I would be happy.
In a simple conditional sentence, which form of 'will' is correctly used in the main clause?
In a simple conditional sentence, which form of 'will' is correctly used in the main clause?
What type of condition is illustrated by 'If you don't study, you will fail'?
What type of condition is illustrated by 'If you don't study, you will fail'?
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Type 3 Conditional Sentence
Type 3 Conditional Sentence
This type of conditional sentence describes a situation that is impossible in the past. It uses the past perfect tense in the "if clause" and "would have + past participle" in the main clause.
Simple Present Conditional Sentence
Simple Present Conditional Sentence
A type of conditional sentence that describes a hypothetical situation in the present or future, using the simple present tense in the "if clause" and "would + base form of the verb" in the main clause.
Inversion in Conditional Sentences
Inversion in Conditional Sentences
A conditional sentence where the verb and the subject's order is reversed in the "if clause". This structure emphasizes the condition or possibility.
Main Clause with "would have"
Main Clause with "would have"
This structure is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past that was not fulfilled. It uses "would have + past participle" in the main clause.
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If Clause in Conditional Sentences
If Clause in Conditional Sentences
This part of a conditional sentence describes the potential or hypothetical situation being considered. It always begins with "if."
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