Questions and Answers
What does a conditional sentence express?
In the example 'If it rains, the picnic will be cancelled,' what does the second part of the sentence indicate?
Which form should be used when the verb in the conditional clause is 'to be'?
Which of the following is an example of a conditional sentence?
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What is the role of the subordinate clause in a conditional sentence?
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Study Notes
Definition of Conditional Sentences
- Conditional sentences express events that will happen given specific conditions.
- Example: "If it rains, the picnic will be cancelled."
- The subordinate clause (often called the "if clause") presents the condition, while the main clause states the result.
Types of Conditional Sentences
- When the verb in the conditional clause is "to be," it should always be in the singular form "were."
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Description
This quiz focuses on the concept of conditional sentences, exploring their structure and types. Understand how the 'if' clause specifies a condition and the main clause shows the result. Test your knowledge on forming and using conditional sentences correctly.
