Conditional sentences

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What is a conditional sentence?

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A conditional sentence expresses a condition and its possible outcome, often using 'if'.

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What are the two main types of conditional sentences?

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The two main types are real conditionals (possible situations) and unreal conditionals (hypothetical situations).

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What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + present simple, will + base verb (e.g., If it rains, I will stay home).

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What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + past simple, would + base verb (e.g., If I won the lottery, I would travel the world).

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What is the structure of a third conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + past perfect, would have + past participle (e.g., If I had known, I would have called you).

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

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Complete the sentence: If I had studied harder, I ______ the exam.

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would have passed.

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Complete the sentence: If it rains tomorrow, I ______ my umbrella.

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will take.

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What is the meaning of 'unreal conditionals'?

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Unreal conditionals refer to situations that are not true or unlikely to happen.

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Provide an example of a first conditional sentence.

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If I finish my homework, I will go to the party.