Real Conditionals

What is the significance of the present simple in real conditionals?

• It indicates a hypothetical situation that is unlikely to occur.

• It indicates a real possibility or a general truth. It shows that the condition is likely to occur.

• It is used to express past events that are no longer true.

• It is used to emphasize the importance of the condition.

What is the structure of a real conditional sentence?

• If + past simple, would + base verb.

• If + present simple, will + base verb.

• If + present continuous, might + base verb.

• If + future simple, can + base verb.

Can real conditionals be used to give advice?

• Yes, real conditionals can be used to give advice. For example, 'If you want to lose weight, you should exercise regularly.'

• No, real conditionals are only used for hypothetical situations.

• Real conditionals can only be used in questions, not in advice.

• Real conditionals are not applicable in everyday conversations.

How do you use 'unless' in a real conditional?

• 'Unless' can replace 'if not' in a real conditional.

• 'Unless' is used to indicate a time condition.

• 'Unless' is synonymous with 'because'.

• 'Unless' can only be used in hypothetical situations.

What is an example of a negative real conditional?

• If you do not hurry, you will miss the bus.

• If it rains, the ground will be wet.

• If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

• If you eat too much, you will feel sick.

What is a real conditional?

• A type of conditional sentence that expresses a situation that is possible or likely to happen in the present or future.

• A sentence that describes an impossible situation.

• A statement that is always true regardless of the circumstances.

• A question that requires a yes or no answer.

How can real conditionals be used in everyday conversation?

• To express hypothetical situations that are unlikely to happen.

• To discuss plans, predictions, and advice, such as 'If you finish your homework, we can go out.'

• To describe past events that cannot be changed.

• To make requests or commands in a polite manner.

What is a common mistake when using real conditionals?

• Using the wrong verb tense, such as saying 'If it will rain, we will stay inside' instead of 'If it rains, we will stay inside.'

• Using the present tense in both clauses, like 'If it rains, we stay inside.'

• Using 'will' in the if-clause, such as 'If it will rain, we will stay inside.'

• Using the past tense in the if-clause, like 'If it rained, we will stay inside.'

How do real conditionals relate to decision-making?

• They provide a definitive answer to every decision.

• They help in decision-making by outlining possible outcomes based on certain conditions, allowing for informed choices.

• They complicate the decision-making process by introducing uncertainty.

• They are only applicable in hypothetical situations, not real-life decisions.

What is the importance of context in real conditionals?

• Context helps determine the likelihood of the condition being fulfilled and the appropriateness of the conditional structure used.

• Context is irrelevant in determining the outcome of real conditionals.

• Context only affects the grammatical structure, not the meaning.

• Context is only important in hypothetical conditionals.