First and Second Conditionals

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What is the First Conditional?

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The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It is formed using 'if' + present simple, followed by 'will' + base verb. Example: If it rains, I will stay home.

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What is the Second Conditional?

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The Second Conditional is used to talk about unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future. It is formed using 'if' + past simple, followed by 'would' + base verb. Example: If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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Complete the sentence: If I _______ (be) you, I _______ (not do) that.

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If I were you, I wouldn't do that.

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What is the structure of the First Conditional?

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The structure is: If + present simple, will + base verb. Example: If she studies, she will pass the exam.

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What is the structure of the Second Conditional?

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The structure is: If + past simple, would + base verb. Example: If I were taller, I would play basketball.

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Complete the sentence: If it _______ (rain), I _______ (take) an umbrella.

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If it rains, I will take an umbrella.

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What type of situations does the First Conditional describe?

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The First Conditional describes real and possible future situations.

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What type of situations does the Second Conditional describe?

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The Second Conditional describes unreal or hypothetical situations.

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Complete the sentence: If I _______ (have) more time, I _______ (learn) to play the guitar.

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If I had more time, I would learn to play the guitar.

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What is the difference between the First and Second Conditionals?

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The First Conditional is for real situations, while the Second Conditional is for unreal situations.