Conditional Sentences

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What is a conditional sentence?

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

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What are the main types of conditional sentences?

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The main types are: 1) Zero Conditional (facts), 2) First Conditional (real future), 3) Second Conditional (unreal present), 4) Third Conditional (unreal past).

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Complete the sentence: If it rains, we ______ (stay) indoors.

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will stay.

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What is a zero conditional sentence?

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A zero conditional sentence describes general truths or scientific facts, using the present tense in both clauses.

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Complete the sentence: If you mix red and blue, you ______ (get) purple.

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get.

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What is a first conditional sentence?

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A first conditional sentence describes a real possibility in the future, using 'if' + present simple and 'will' + base verb.

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Complete the sentence: If I study hard, I ______ (pass) the test.

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will pass.

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What is a second conditional sentence?

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A second conditional sentence describes hypothetical situations in the present or future, using 'if' + past simple and 'would' + base verb.

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Complete the sentence: If I were a bird, I ______ (fly) high.

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would fly.

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What is a third conditional sentence?

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A third conditional sentence describes hypothetical situations in the past, using 'if' + past perfect and 'would have' + past participle.