Conditionals

Define First Conditional.

• First Conditional is used for unreal situations in the past. Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb.

• First Conditional is used for real and possible situations in the future. Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb.

• First Conditional is used for hypothetical situations. Structure: If + present continuous, will + base verb.

• First Conditional is used for general truths. Structure: If + present simple, present simple.

What is the significance of the 'if' clause in conditional sentences?

• It introduces a hypothetical situation that is always true.

• It sets the condition that must be met for the outcome in the main clause to occur.

• It provides an example of the main clause in the sentence.

• It indicates the time frame of the action in the sentence.

How do you form negative sentences in First Conditional?

• Use 'if' + subject + don't/doesn't + base verb, followed by 'will' + base verb.

• Use 'unless' + subject + don't/doesn't + base verb, followed by 'will' + base verb.

• Use 'if' + subject + not + base verb, followed by 'will not' + base verb.

• Use 'if' + subject + never + base verb, followed by 'will' + base verb.

What is the difference between 'will' and 'would' in conditional sentences?

• 'Will' is used for hypothetical situations, while 'would' is used for real future situations.

• 'Will' is used for real future situations, while 'would' is used for hypothetical situations.

• Both 'will' and 'would' can be used interchangeably in all situations.

• 'Will' is used for past situations, while 'would' is used for present situations.

Provide an example of a First Conditional sentence.

• If it rains, I will stay home.

• If I had known, I would have come.

• If it is sunny, I will go to the beach.

• If I were you, I would apologize.

What is a conditional sentence?

• A sentence that expresses a command or request.

• A sentence that describes a fact or opinion.

• A sentence that expresses a condition and its possible outcome, typically using 'if' clauses.

• A sentence that asks a question.

What is the structure of a First Conditional sentence?

• If + past simple, would + base verb.

• If + present simple, will + base verb.

• If + present continuous, may + base verb.

• If + past perfect, will have + past participle.

What are the three main types of conditional sentences?

• Zero Conditional, First Conditional, Third Conditional

• Zero Conditional, First Conditional, Second Conditional

• First Conditional, Second Conditional, Third Conditional

• Zero Conditional, Second Conditional, Third Conditional

Provide an example of a Second Conditional sentence.

• If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.

• If I had a million dollars, I will buy a house.

• If she studies hard, she would pass the exam.

• If it rains tomorrow, we would stay indoors.

Define Second Conditional.

• Second Conditional is used for hypothetical or unlikely situations. Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb.

• Second Conditional is used for real situations in the present. Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb.

• Second Conditional is used for past situations that are certain. Structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.

• Second Conditional is used for future situations that are likely. Structure: If + future simple, will + base verb.