10 Questions
Which clause in a prototypical conditional sentence is referred to as the antecedent?
The protasis
What is the term used to describe the clause in a prototypical conditional sentence that expresses the result or consequence?
The apodosis
In a conditional sentence, the word 'if' can be omitted or replaced with what?
A different complementizer
What type of sentence can the consequent be in a conditional sentence?
A declarative
What is the term used to describe a conditional sentence that expresses a hypothetical situation that is contrary to reality?
A counterfactual conditional
Which term is used to describe the clause in a prototypical conditional sentence that expresses the result or consequence?
Consequent
What type of sentence can the consequent be in a conditional sentence?
Declarative
What is the term used to describe a conditional sentence that expresses a hypothetical situation that is contrary to reality?
Counterfactual
In a conditional sentence, the word 'if' can be omitted or replaced with what?
When
Which field has widely discussed conditionals along with formal semantics and philosophy of language?
Linguistics
Test your knowledge of conditional sentences in English with this quiz! Learn about the structure and meaning of prototypical conditional sentences, as well as the various forms they can take. Put your skills to the test with questions on antecedents, consequents, and more.
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