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 hypothetical or unlikely situations. 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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What is a time clause?

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A time clause is a part of a sentence that indicates when something happens. It often starts with words like 'when', 'if', 'unless', or 'until'.

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How do you form a conditional sentence with 'unless'?

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A conditional sentence with 'unless' indicates that something will happen only if a certain condition is not met. Example: Unless you study, you won't pass the test.

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What does 'will' indicate in a conditional sentence?

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'Will' indicates a future action or decision that is likely to happen if the condition is met. Example: If you finish your homework, you will go out to play.

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What does 'would' indicate in a conditional sentence?

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'Would' indicates a hypothetical situation or a condition that is not real. Example: If I were you, I would apologize.

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What is the difference between 'will' and 'would'?

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'Will' is used for real future situations, while 'would' is used for hypothetical or unreal 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. Example: If it is sunny, I will go to the park.

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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. Example: If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.

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What is an example of a time limit in a conditional sentence?

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An example is: I won't stop until I succeed. This indicates a limit to the action of stopping.