CONDITIONALS

What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

• if + past simple, present simple

• if + present simple, present simple

• if + present continuous, present simple

• if + present simple, past simple

Give an example of a first conditional sentence.

• I will bring an umbrella if it rains tomorrow.

• I brought an umbrella because it was raining.

• If it rains, I will bring an umbrella.

• When it rains, I will bring an umbrella.

When do we use the second conditional?

• Only when the outcome is guaranteed

• In unreal or unlikely situations in the present or future

• In real and likely situations in the present or future

• In the past tense for any situation

Provide an example of a third conditional sentence.

• If I study harder, I will pass the exam.

• If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

• If I have studied harder, I will pass the exam.

• If I study harder, I would have passed the exam.

What are mixed conditionals and when are they used?

• Mixed conditionals are used to express real situations in the past and their potential consequences in the present or future.

• Mixed conditionals are only used in formal writing and not in spoken language.

• Mixed conditionals are a combination of different types of conditional sentences, typically mixing the second and third conditionals. They are used to express hypothetical or unreal situations in the past and their potential consequences in the present or future.

• Mixed conditionals are a combination of first and second conditionals, typically mixing the present and past tenses.

Write a conditional sentence in the context of a job interview.

• When I get hired, I won't be dedicated to achieving results.

• If I get this job, I will probably not work very hard.

• If I were hired for this position, I would bring a strong work ethic and a dedication to achieving results.

• Unless I am hired, I will bring a strong work ethic and dedication to achieving results.

Explain the difference between the zero and first conditionals.

• The zero conditional is used for real or possible situations in the present or future, while the first conditional is used for general truths and facts.

• The zero conditional is used for imaginary situations in the present or future, while the first conditional is used for general truths and facts.

• The zero conditional is used for general truths and facts, while the first conditional is used for imaginary situations in the present or future.

• The zero conditional is used for general truths and facts, while the first conditional is used for real or possible situations in the present or future.

How is the second conditional different from the third conditional?

• The second conditional is used for past unreal situations, while the third conditional is used for present or future unreal situations.

• The second conditional is used for present or future unreal situations, while the third conditional is used for past unreal situations.

• The second conditional is used for hypothetical situations, while the third conditional is used for certain situations.

• The second conditional is used for real situations, while the third conditional is used for unreal situations.

Create a mixed conditional sentence using past and present tenses.

• If I had studied harder, I would have a better job now.

• If I studied harder, I will have a better job now.

• If I have studied harder, I would have a better job now.

• If I study harder, I will have a better job now.

In what real-life situations do we often use conditional sentences?

• Making plans, giving advice, expressing wishes, and talking about hypothetical situations

• Weather forecasting

• Solving math problems

• Cooking recipes