English Olympiad

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What is the correct form of the verb in conditional sentences when expressing a hypothetical situation?

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The correct form is 'would' + base form of the verb. For example, 'If I could go anywhere, it would be New Zealand.'

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How do you report speech when the original statement is in the future tense?

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Change the future tense to the past tense. For example, 'We will set off tomorrow' becomes 'they said they would set off the next day.'

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What is the correct infinitive form to use after certain verbs?

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Use the base form of the verb without 'to' after certain verbs. For example, 'Can you help me paint my living room next weekend?'.

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What is the structure used to express necessity in English?

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Use 'must' or 'have to' followed by the base form of the verb. For example, 'My parents really must get somebody to fix the air conditioner.'

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What is the past perfect form used for in conditional sentences?

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It is used to express a condition that was not met in the past. For example, 'If I had studied harder for the test, I would have got a better grade.'

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What is the difference between 'will' and 'would' in conditional sentences?

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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 function of the verb 'to be' in conditional sentences?

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It is used to indicate a state or condition. For example, 'If I could go anywhere, it would be New Zealand.'

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How do you form a question in the past tense?

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Use 'did' + base form of the verb. For example, 'Did you study for the test?'

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What is the role of modal verbs in English?

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Modal verbs express ability, possibility, necessity, or permission. Examples include can, could, may, might, must, and should.

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What is the difference between 'somebody to fix' and 'somebody fix'?

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'Somebody to fix' indicates a need for someone to perform the action, while 'somebody fix' is grammatically incorrect in this context.