10 Questions
Which type of conditional is used to talk about what you would do in an unreal or imaginary situation?
Present unreal conditional
What are the two parts of a conditional?
If clause and result clause
Which type of conditional is the most basic kind of conditional?
Present real conditional
Which tense is used for the verbs in the present real conditional?
Present tense
What is the key word used in the present unreal conditional?
Would
Which part of a conditional sentence is the 'if clause'?
The present real conditional
In the sentence 'If it rains, I bring an umbrella', which part of the sentence is the result clause?
I bring an umbrella
Which type of conditional is used to talk about an unreal or imaginary situation?
The present unreal conditional
What tense are the verbs in the present real conditional?
Present tense
What is the key word used in the present unreal conditional?
Would
Study Notes
Conditional Sentences
- Conditional sentences are used to talk about unreal or imaginary situations, and they consist of two parts: the 'if clause' and the result clause.
- The 'if clause' is the part of the sentence that begins with 'if' and describes the condition, and the result clause is the part of the sentence that describes the consequence of the condition.
Types of Conditionals
- The present real conditional is the most basic kind of conditional and is used to talk about real and possible situations.
- The verbs in the present real conditional are in the present simple tense.
- The present unreal conditional is used to talk about unreal or imaginary situations and the key word used is 'were'.
- The present unreal conditional is used to talk about an unreal or imaginary situation, and the key word 'were' is used to express the condition.
Identifying Clauses
- In the sentence 'If it rains, I bring an umbrella', the 'if clause' is 'If it rains' and the result clause is 'I bring an umbrella'.
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