Conditionals, Ch. 20

Front

What is a conditional sentence?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

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 present situations (If + past simple, would + base verb).

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

Back

If + present simple, will + base verb.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a zero conditional sentence.

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If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

Back

If + past simple, would + base verb.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

Provide an example of a first conditional sentence.

Back

If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the use of 'would' in conditional sentences?

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'Would' is used to express hypothetical situations or desires in the second conditional.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

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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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A

Front

What is the meaning of 'wish' in the context of conditional sentences?

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'Wish' is used to express a desire for a situation that is not true or unlikely to happen.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.3A