Conditional Sentences and Verb Forms

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What is a conditional sentence?

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A conditional sentence expresses a condition and its result, often using 'if' to introduce the condition.

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What are the three main types of conditional sentences?

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1. Zero Conditional: General truths (If + present simple, present simple). 2. First Conditional: Real future possibilities (If + present simple, will + base verb). 3. Second Conditional: Hypothetical situations (If + past simple, would + base verb). 4. Third Conditional: Past situations that did not happen (If + past perfect, would have + past participle).

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What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

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If + present simple, present simple.

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Provide an example of a first conditional sentence.

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If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the trip.

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What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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If + present simple, will + base verb.

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Provide an example of a second conditional sentence.

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If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

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If + past simple, would + base verb.

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Provide an example of a third conditional sentence.

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If she had studied more, she would have passed the exam.

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What is the structure of a third conditional sentence?

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If + past perfect, would have + past participle.

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What verb form follows 'if' in a zero conditional sentence?

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Present simple.