Conditional Sentences
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Which type of conditional sentence is used to describe universal truths or scientific facts?

  • Second Conditional
  • Zero Conditional (correct)
  • First Conditional
  • Third Conditional

    • What is the form of the First Conditional sentence?

  • If + past perfect,...would have + past participle
  • If + past simple,...would have + past participle
  • If + present simple,...future simple (correct)
  • If + past simple,...would + base form of verb

    • Which type of conditional sentence is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the future?

  • Third Conditional
  • First Conditional
  • Second Conditional (correct)
  • Mixed Conditional

    • What is the purpose of the Third Conditional sentence?

    <p>To talk about past hypothetical situations and their consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conditional sentence is used to talk about a hypothetical past situation and its consequences in the present?

    <p>Mixed Conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the Zero Conditional and the other conditional sentences?

    <p>The Zero Conditional is used for universal truths, while the others are used for hypothetical situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Zero Conditional?

    <p>To describe universal truths or scientific facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conditional sentence is used to talk about a situation that is likely to happen in the future?

    <p>First Conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of the if-clause in the Second Conditional?

    <p>Past simple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conditional sentence is used to talk about a hypothetical past situation and its consequences in the present?

    <p>Mixed Conditional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the Third Conditional?

    <p>To talk about past situations and their consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the Inverted Conditional?

    <p>It starts with the verb in the if-clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Conditional Sentences

    Types of Conditional Sentences

    Zero Conditional

    • Used to describe universal truths or scientific facts
    • Form: If + present simple, ...present simple
    • Example: If you heat ice, it melts.

    First Conditional

    • Used to talk about future events that are likely to happen
    • Form: If + present simple, ...future simple
    • Example: If it rains, I will take an umbrella.

    Second Conditional

    • Used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the future
    • Form: If + past simple, ...would + base form of verb
    • Example: If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.

    Third Conditional

    • Used to talk about past hypothetical situations and their consequences
    • Form: If + past perfect, ...would have + past participle
    • Example: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

    Mixed Conditional

    • Used to talk about a hypothetical past situation and its consequences in the present
    • Form: If + past simple, ...would have + past participle
    • Example: If I had won the lottery, I would be rich now.

    Key Points

    • Zero Conditional is used for universal truths, while the other conditionals are used for hypothetical situations.
    • First Conditional is used for likely future events, Second Conditional for unlikely future events, and Third Conditional for past hypothetical situations.
    • Mixed Conditional is used to talk about the consequences of a hypothetical past situation in the present.

    Conditional Sentences

    Types of Conditional Sentences

    Zero Conditional

    • Describes universal truths or scientific facts
    • Form: If + present simple,...present simple
    • Used to express general truths, e.g. If you heat ice, it melts.

    First Conditional

    • Used to talk about future events that are likely to happen
    • Form: If + present simple,...future simple
    • Example: If it rains, I will take an umbrella.
    • Used to express future possibilities or plans

    Second Conditional

    • Used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the future
    • Form: If + past simple,...would + base form of verb
    • Example: If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.
    • Used to express imaginary or unlikely future situations

    Third Conditional

    • Used to talk about past hypothetical situations and their consequences
    • Form: If + past perfect,...would have + past participle
    • Example: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
    • Used to express regret or nostalgia for past actions or decisions

    Mixed Conditional

    • Used to talk about a hypothetical past situation and its consequences in the present
    • Form: If + past simple,...would have + past participle
    • Example: If I had won the lottery, I would be rich now.
    • Used to express a hypothetical past action and its present consequence

    Conditional Sentences

    Zero Conditional

    • Describes universal truths or scientific facts
    • Uses present simple in both if-clause and main clause
    • Examples: If you heat ice, it melts.

    First Conditional

    • Talks about future situations and their consequences
    • If-clause uses present simple, main clause uses future simple
    • Examples: If it rains, I will take an umbrella.

    Second Conditional

    • Describes hypothetical or unlikely situations and their consequences
    • If-clause uses past simple, main clause uses conditional simple
    • Examples: If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.

    Third Conditional

    • Talks about past situations and their consequences
    • If-clause uses past perfect, main clause uses conditional perfect
    • Examples: If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

    Mixed Conditional

    • Talks about hypothetical past situation and its consequences in the present
    • If-clause uses past simple, main clause uses conditional simple
    • Examples: If I had taken that job, I would be rich now.

    Inverted Conditionals

    • Used to make the sentence more emphatic or formal
    • Inverts the if-clause, starting with the verb (e.g."Were I to...")
    • Examples: Were I to win the lottery, I would buy a house.
    • Note: Inverted conditionals are not commonly used in spoken English, but are often found in formal writing or formal speeches.

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