Unreal Conditionals

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What is an unreal conditional?

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An unreal conditional is a type of conditional sentence that describes a situation that is contrary to fact or unlikely to happen. It often uses 'if' clauses with past tense verbs.

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How do you form the second conditional?

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The second conditional is formed using 'if' + past simple, followed by 'would' + base form of the verb. Example: If I were rich, I would travel the world.

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How do you form the third conditional?

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The third conditional is formed using 'if' + past perfect, followed by 'would have' + past participle. Example: If I had known, I would have acted differently.

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What is the difference between the second and third conditionals?

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The second conditional refers to present or future situations that are unlikely or impossible, while the third conditional refers to past situations that did not happen.

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What is the correct form of the verb in this unreal conditional: If he ___ (be) fit, he would join the marathon.

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were

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Identify the error: If I had seen the sign, I ___ (turn) left there.

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would have turned

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What is the correct form of the verb in this unreal conditional: If she ___ (have) time, she would read more.

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had

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Identify the error: If he had studied more, he ___ (pass) the exam.

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would have passed

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What is the correct form of the verb in this unreal conditional: If they ___ (know) the answer, they would help us.

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knew

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Identify the error: He could have ___ (be) better prepared if he had studied more.

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been