English Conditionals Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

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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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