Verbs: Conditionals — Flashcards

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A conditional sentence is one in which one clause lays down the condition for the action in the second clause to happen. It has two clauses: the if-clause and the main clause. Example: If you qualify …

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The two clauses are the if-clause and the main clause. The if-clause gives the condition. The main clause tells the result that depends on that condition. Example: In If you qualify the written test, …

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The if-clause is the part of a conditional sentence that lays down the condition. Example: In If you qualify the written test, the words if you qualify the written test form the if-clause.

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The main clause is the part of a conditional sentence that expresses the action depending on the condition. Example: In If you qualify the written test, you will get this job, the words you will get t…

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Type 0 Conditional is used to describe general truths and scientific facts. Its pattern is: If ... simple present, ... simple present. Example: If we love others, others love us.

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If ... simple present, ... simple present. It is used for general truths or scientific facts. Example: If you don’t drink sufficient water, your health suffers.

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It is Type 0 Conditional because it states a general truth or scientific fact. The if-clause uses simple present, and the main clause also uses simple present.

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Type I Conditional is used for probable or likely situations. It talks about something that may happen in real life. Its pattern is: If ... simple present, will ... Example: If this car troubles us ag…