Present Unreal Conditionals

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What is a present unreal conditional?

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A present unreal conditional is a type of conditional sentence used to discuss hypothetical situations that are not true in the present. It typically uses 'if' + past perfect in the if-clause and 'would' + base form of the verb in the main clause.

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What is the structure of a present unreal conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + subject + had + past participle, subject + would + base form of the verb.

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Provide an example of a present unreal conditional sentence.

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If I had known about the party, I would have gone.

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What is the purpose of using present unreal conditionals?

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They are used to express situations that are contrary to fact or to discuss hypothetical scenarios.

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Identify the correct form: If I had seen the sign, . . .

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I would have turned left there.

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Identify the correct form: If she had had money, . . .

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. . . she would have purchased the book.

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Identify the correct form: If we had a lot of money, . . .

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we would travel around the world!

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Identify the correct form: If he had studied for the exam a little more . . .

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, he would have passed the class.

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Identify the correct form: If she understood the question, . . .

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. . . she would answer it.

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

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'Would have' is used in the context of unreal past situations, while 'would' is used for future possibilities or hypothetical situations.