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What is a zero conditional?

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A zero conditional is used to express general truths or scientific facts. It is formed using the present simple tense in both the if-clause and the main clause. Example: If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.

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What is a first conditional?

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

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What is a second conditional?

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A second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future. It is formed using 'if' + past simple, and 'would' + base verb. Example: If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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What is a third conditional?

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A third conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past that did not happen. It is formed using 'if' + past perfect, and 'would have' + past participle. Example: If I had known about the party, I would have gone.

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What is mixed conditional?

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Mixed conditional combines elements from the second and third conditionals. It is used to express a past condition with a present result or a present condition with a past result. Example: If I had studied harder (past), I would be a doctor now (present).

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What does 'inversion' mean in conditionals?

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Inversion in conditionals refers to the structure where the auxiliary verb comes before the subject, often used in formal contexts. Example: Had I known, I would have acted differently.

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What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + present simple, present simple. Example: If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

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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 she studies, she will pass the exam.

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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 were you, I would apologize.

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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. Example: If they had left earlier, they would have caught the train.