Mastering Conditional Sentences

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Which type of conditional sentence expresses general truths?

Third conditional sentences

Zero conditional sentences (correct)

Second conditional sentences

First conditional sentences

What is the purpose of conditional sentences?

To discuss known factors

To communicate hypothetical situations

To indicate consequences

All of the above (correct)

What happens in a first conditional sentence?

A specific instance is discussed (correct)

A hypothetical situation is presented

A general truth is expressed

A consequence is indicated

Which tense is used in both clauses of the zero conditional?

Simple present tense Signup and view all the answers

Which word can be used interchangeably with 'if' in zero conditional sentences?

When Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used in the if-clause of first conditional sentences?

Simple present tense Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used in the main clause of first conditional sentences?

Simple future tense Signup and view all the answers

Which verb phrase is used to place emphasis on a particularly awful or unthinkable outcome in conditional sentences?

were to Signup and view all the answers

When should the simple future be used in the if-clause of a conditional sentence?

When the action in the if-clause will take place after the action in the main clause Signup and view all the answers

How should conditional sentences be punctuated when the if-clause precedes the main clause?

Use a comma after the if-clause Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conditional sentence expresses specific instances of something happening?

First conditional sentences Signup and view all the answers

When do we use zero conditional sentences?

To express general truths Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of first conditional sentences?

To express hypothetical situations Signup and view all the answers

What tense is used in the if-clause of a zero conditional sentence?

Simple present Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?

Simple past Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of second conditional sentences?

To express situations that are completely unrealistic or unlikely to happen in the future Signup and view all the answers

Which tense is used in the if-clause of a third conditional sentence?

Simple past Signup and view all the answers

Which verb phrase is used in conditional sentences when the likely or unlikely result is particularly awful or unthinkable?

were to Signup and view all the answers

When should the simple future be used in the if-clause of a conditional sentence?

When the action in the if-clause will take place after the action in the main clause Signup and view all the answers

How should conditional sentences be punctuated when the if-clause precedes the main clause?

Use a comma after the if-clause Signup and view all the answers

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Which type of conditional sentence expresses general truths?

What is the purpose of conditional sentences?

What happens in a first conditional sentence?

Which tense is used in both clauses of the zero conditional?

Which word can be used interchangeably with 'if' in zero conditional sentences?

Which tense is used in the if-clause of first conditional sentences?

Which tense is used in the main clause of first conditional sentences?

Which verb phrase is used to place emphasis on a particularly awful or unthinkable outcome in conditional sentences?

When should the simple future be used in the if-clause of a conditional sentence?

How should conditional sentences be punctuated when the if-clause precedes the main clause?

Which type of conditional sentence expresses specific instances of something happening?

When do we use zero conditional sentences?

What is the purpose of first conditional sentences?

What tense is used in the if-clause of a zero conditional sentence?

Which tense is used in the main clause of a second conditional sentence?

What is the purpose of second conditional sentences?

Which tense is used in the if-clause of a third conditional sentence?

Which verb phrase is used in conditional sentences when the likely or unlikely result is particularly awful or unthinkable?

When should the simple future be used in the if-clause of a conditional sentence?

How should conditional sentences be punctuated when the if-clause precedes the main clause?

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