Types of Conditional Sentences in English

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What do zero conditional sentences express?

Past events

Future possibilities

General truths (correct)

Specific instances of something

Which type of conditional sentence is used to talk about general truths?

Second conditional sentences

First conditional sentences

Third conditional sentences

Zero conditional sentences (correct)

What is a common mistake when using the zero conditional?

Using complicated tenses

Skipping the conditional clause

Using the simple future tense (correct)

Using the past tense

In zero conditional sentences, what tense should be used in both clauses?

Simple present tense Signup and view all the answers

Why can 'if' and 'when' be used interchangeably in zero conditional sentences?

'If' and 'when' have no impact on the meaning Signup and view all the answers

What kind of situations do zero conditional sentences talk about?

Situations where one thing always causes another Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conditional sentence structure requires the simple future tense in the if-clause?

Special Case Signup and view all the answers

When is the verb phrase 'were to' typically used in conditional sentences?

To emphasize a likely or unlikely result Signup and view all the answers

What is one instance where 'were to' can be used in a conditional sentence?

To emphasize hypothetical scenarios Signup and view all the answers

When should a comma be used in a conditional sentence?

After the if-clause when it precedes the main clause Signup and view all the answers

What is one exception mentioned for using the simple future in the if-clause of a conditional sentence?

The action in the if-clause happens after the main clause Signup and view all the answers

In which type of conditional sentence structure is 'were to' often used to emphasize terrible or unthinkable outcomes?

'Special Case' conditionals Signup and view all the answers

In a first conditional sentence, which tenses are typically used in the if-clause and the main clause, respectively?

Simple present in if-clause, simple future in main clause Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conditional sentence is used to express outcomes that are completely unrealistic or not likely to happen in the future?

Second conditional sentences Signup and view all the answers

What tense should be used in the if-clause of a second conditional sentence?

Simple past Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conditional sentence is used to explain that present circumstances would be different if something different had happened in the past?

Third conditional sentences Signup and view all the answers

Which modal auxiliary verb is commonly used in main clauses of second conditional sentences?

Would Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structure for a third conditional sentence in terms of verb usage?

'Had' + past participle in if-clause, 'Would have' + past participle in main clause Signup and view all the answers

What should not be used in the if-clause of third conditional sentences?

'Will' Signup and view all the answers

Which common mistake do people often make when forming a first conditional sentence?

'Will' + verb in both clauses Signup and view all the answers

When using a second conditional sentence, what tense should be avoided in the main clause?

Simple present Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct structure for a first conditional sentence?