Conditionals, Ch. 20

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What is a conditional sentence?

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A conditional sentence expresses a condition and its result, typically using 'if' to introduce the condition.

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What are the three main types of conditional sentences?

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1. Zero Conditional: General truths (If + present simple, present simple). 2. First Conditional: Real future possibilities (If + present simple, will + base verb). 3. Second Conditional: Hypothetical situations (If + past simple, would + base verb).

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What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

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If + present simple, present simple.

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Provide an example of a first conditional sentence.

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If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.

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What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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If + present simple, will + base verb.

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Provide an example of a second conditional sentence.

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If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

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If + past simple, would + base verb.

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What is the difference between 'would' and 'will' in conditional sentences?

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'Will' is used for real future possibilities, while 'would' is used for hypothetical or unreal situations.

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What is the subjunctive mood in relation to conditionals?

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The subjunctive mood is used in conditional sentences to express wishes, hypotheticals, or situations contrary to fact.

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What is the past perfect tense used for in third conditional sentences?

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The past perfect tense is used to describe a condition that did not happen in the past (If + past perfect, would have + past participle).