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If it rains, we will cancel the ______.
If it rains, we will cancel the ______.
picnic
If you study hard, you will pass the ______.
If you study hard, you will pass the ______.
exam
If I had a million dollars, I would travel the ______.
If I had a million dollars, I would travel the ______.
world
If she were here, she would help us with the ______.
If she were here, she would help us with the ______.
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Type 2 conditionals express ______ or unlikely situations.
Type 2 conditionals express ______ or unlikely situations.
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Study Notes
Type 1 Conditionals
- Definition: Used to express real and possible situations in the future.
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Structure:
- If + present simple, will + base form of the verb.
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Examples:
- If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
- If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
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Usage:
- Describes events that are likely to happen.
- Often includes a condition and a result.
Type 2 Conditionals
- Definition: Used to express hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future.
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Structure:
- If + past simple, would + base form of the verb.
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Examples:
- If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.
- If she were here, she would help us.
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Usage:
- Indicates situations that are not true or are unlikely to happen.
- Often reflects dreams, wishes, or imaginary scenarios.
Type 1 Conditionals
- Used for real and possible situations in the future.
- Structure: If + present simple, will + base form of the verb.
- Example: "If it rains, we will cancel the picnic" indicates a future event based on a real possibility.
- Example: "If you study hard, you will pass the exam" suggests a likely outcome from a condition.
- Often includes two parts: a condition (if clause) and a result (main clause).
Type 2 Conditionals
- Expresses hypothetical or unlikely situations regarding the present or future.
- Structure: If + past simple, would + base form of the verb.
- Example: "If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world" reflects an imaginary scenario not grounded in reality.
- Example: "If she were here, she would help us" depicts a condition that is currently untrue or unlikely.
- Commonly used to articulate dreams, wishes, or theoretical situations.
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Explore the world of conditionals in English with this quiz on Type 1 and Type 2 conditionals. Learn their definitions, structures, examples, and usage. Test your understanding of real and hypothetical situations through engaging questions.
