Conditionals — Flashcards

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A conditional sentence is a sentence that shows one action is possible only if a certain condition is fulfilled. Example: If it rains, I will not go out.

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A conditional sentence has two elements: the if clause and the main clause. The if clause gives the condition, and the main clause gives the result.

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The if clause is the part of a conditional sentence that tells the condition. It is also known as the conditional. Example: In If it rains, I will not go out, the if clause is If it rains.

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The main clause is the part of a conditional sentence that tells the result. Example: In If it rains, I will not go out, the main clause is I will not go out.

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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). It is used for real or factual situations, or when one thing automatically follows another.

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The zero conditional is used for real or factual situations, or when one thing automatically follows another. Example: Dogs wag their tails if they see their masters.

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This is a zero conditional sentence. It describes a real or factual situation. The if clause uses simple present, and the main clause also uses simple present.