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Conditional Sentences Ariel R

The document explains conditional sentences, which express general truths, real or possible future situations, and unreal or hypothetical situations. It outlines four types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second, and third, with specific structures and examples for each. Each type serves a different purpose in conveying the likelihood or reality of a situation.

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Conditional Sentences Ariel R

The document explains conditional sentences, which express general truths, real or possible future situations, and unreal or hypothetical situations. It outlines four types of conditional sentences: zero, first, second, and third, with specific structures and examples for each. Each type serves a different purpose in conveying the likelihood or reality of a situation.

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CONDITIONAL

SENTENCES
It expresses general truths or facts, where the
result is always true and not dependent on a
specific condition.
Structure:
ZERO If + present simple, present simple.
Examples:
If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it
boils.
If the sun sets, it gets dark.
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.

Usage: It is used to talk about real or possible


future situations where the result is likely to
happen.
Structure:
If + present simple, will + base form. FIRST
Examples:
If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.
If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
If you call me, I will answer your questions.

Usage: It is used to talk about unreal or


hypothetical situations in the present or future,
or to express a situation that is unlikely to occur.
Structure:
SECOND If + past simple, would + base form.
Examples:
If I won the lottery, I would buy a big house.
If he were in charge, things would be different.
If I had more time, I would learn a new language.

Usage: It is used to talk about unreal or


hypothetical situations in the past, expressing a
situation that did not happen.
Structure:
If + past perfect, would have + past participle.
THIRD
Examples:
If I had studied harder, I would have passed the
exam.
If she had known about the party, she would have
attended.
If we had left earlier, we would not have missed the
train.

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