Week 8 Flashcard

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What is the conditional form used to express a hypothetical situation in the present or future?

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The conditional form is 'would + base verb'. For example, 'If I were rich, I would travel the world.'

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How do you form a second conditional sentence?

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A second conditional sentence is formed using 'if + past simple, would + base verb'. For example, 'If I had a car, I would drive to work.'

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What is the structure of a tag question?

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A tag question is formed by adding a short question at the end of a statement, usually using the auxiliary verb from the statement. For example, 'You are coming, aren't you?'.

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What is the past continuous tense used for?

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The past continuous tense is used to describe actions that were ongoing in the past. For example, 'I was reading a book when she called.'

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

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'Will' is used for future predictions or promises, while 'would' is used for hypothetical situations or polite requests.

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How do you form the past continuous tense?

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The past continuous tense is formed using 'was/were + verb + -ing'. For example, 'They were playing soccer.'

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What is the purpose of using 'if' in conditional sentences?

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'If' introduces a condition that must be met for the result to occur. For example, 'If it rains, we will stay indoors.'

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What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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A first conditional sentence is formed using 'if + present simple, will + base verb'. For example, 'If it rains, I will take an umbrella.'

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What is the meaning of 'would' in hypothetical situations?

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'Would' indicates a possibility or a hypothetical outcome that depends on a condition being met.

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How do you form a question in the past simple tense?

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To form a question in the past simple tense, use 'did' + subject + base verb. For example, 'Did you see the movie?'.