Conditionals — Flashcards

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Conditionals are sentences made up of two elements: the main clause and the if clause. The if clause tells the condition, and the main clause tells the result.

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The if clause tells the condition that must happen for the result to follow. It is also known as the conditional.

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The main clause tells the result or outcome that happens because of the condition in the if clause.

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There are four types of conditionals: zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, and third conditional.

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Zero Conditional Structure: if clause (simple present) + main clause (simple present) [if clause = condition; main clause = result]. It is used for real or factual situations, or when one thing automa…

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The zero conditional is used for real or factual situations, or when one thing automatically follows another. Example: If I do not work hard now, I will regret it. Example: If you do not eat well, you…

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First Conditional Structure: if clause (simple present) + main clause (simple future) [if clause = condition; main clause = likely future outcome]. It is used to express possible future situations.

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The first conditional is used to express possible future situations. Example: If the children play in the rain, they will fall sick. Example: If your team wins the national championship, will you trav…