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Which structure is correct for forming a first conditional sentence?
Which structure is correct for forming a first conditional sentence?
- If + present simple, will + base verb (correct)
- If + past perfect, would + base verb
- If + present continuous, might + base verb
- If + past simple, would + base verb
What is the purpose of using the second conditional?
What is the purpose of using the second conditional?
- To state definite outcomes of past actions
- To discuss real situations in the past
- To express hypothetical or unlikely situations (correct)
- To express likely future events
Which of the following sentences illustrates the correct use of the third conditional?
Which of the following sentences illustrates the correct use of the third conditional?
- If they had called, we would have attended. (correct)
- If she studies hard, she would pass the exam.
- If it rains, we will stay indoors.
- If I go to the store, I will buy milk.
If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake. What type of conditional is this?
If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake. What type of conditional is this?
Which of the following is NOT a common use for the first conditional?
Which of the following is NOT a common use for the first conditional?
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Conditionals
First Conditional
- Definition: Used to express possible future events or situations that are likely to happen.
- Structure:
- If + present simple, will + base verb
- Examples:
- If it rains, we will stay indoors.
- If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
- Usage: Often used for real and possible situations.
Second Conditional
- Definition: Used for hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future.
- Structure:
- If + past simple, would + base verb
- Examples:
- If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.
- If she were here, she would help us.
- Usage: Expresses unreal situations or dreams.
Third Conditional
- Definition: Used to discuss past situations that did not happen and their hypothetical outcomes.
- Structure:
- If + past perfect, would have + past participle
- Examples:
- If I had known about the party, I would have gone.
- If they had studied harder, they would have passed the exam.
- Usage: Reflects on regrets or alternate outcomes in the past.
First Conditional
- Expresses possible future events or situations that are likely to occur.
- Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb.
- Example: "If it rains, we will stay indoors."
- Example: "If she studies hard, she will pass the exam."
- Commonly used for real and possible situations.
Second Conditional
- Used for hypothetical or unlikely present or future situations.
- Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb.
- Example: "If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world."
- Example: "If she were here, she would help us."
- Conveys unreal situations or dreams.
Third Conditional
- Discusses past situations that did not occur and their hypothetical outcomes.
- Structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.
- Example: "If I had known about the party, I would have gone."
- Example: "If they had studied harder, they would have passed the exam."
- Reflects on regrets or alternative outcomes in the past.
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