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 were rich, 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 'will' and 'would' in conditional sentences?

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

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Complete the sentence: If you heat ice, it ______ (melt).

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melts.

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Complete the sentence: If I were you, I ______ (apologize).

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would apologize.

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Complete the sentence: If it rains tomorrow, we ______ (cancel) the picnic.

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will cancel.

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What is the meaning of 'unless' in conditional sentences?

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'Unless' means 'if not' and introduces a condition that must be met.