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CONDITIONALS - Questions & Answers

A Use the hints given below to make sentences in the zero conditional.

1. you not study regularly | not do well in exams
If you do not study regularly, you do not do well in exams.

2. you cut trees | you contribute to global warming
If you cut trees, you contribute to global warming.

3. I am in Goa | go to see my old uncle
If I am in Goa, I go to see my old uncle.

4. I sleep early | I get up early
If I sleep early, I get up early.

5. you are on the moon | you weigh less
If you are on the moon, you weigh less.

6. you not eat | you become weak
If you do not eat, you become weak.

7. we night is pleasant | sleep on the terrace
If the night is pleasant, we sleep on the terrace.

8. it's a holiday | I work in my garden
If it's a holiday, I work in my garden.

B Use the hints given in brackets to make sentences in the first conditional.

1. weather improves | have the cricket match tomorrow (possibility)
If the weather improves, we may have the cricket match tomorrow.

2. you are tired | take a break (permission)
If you are tired, you may take a break.

3. you stay here for another day | you meet Mr Michael (certainty)
If you stay here for another day, you will meet Mr Michael.

4. you don't like the place | we can go somewhere else (suggestion)
If you don't like the place, we can go somewhere else.

5. I get some more time | solve the puzzle (ability)
If I get some more time, I can solve the puzzle.

6. you are not feeling well | I take you to the doctor (offer)
If you are not feeling well, I can take you to the doctor.

7. you don't pay me back | not lend you money again (threat)
If you don't pay me back, I will not lend you money again.

8. you have not brought your car | I drop you home (offer)
If you have not brought your car, I can drop you home.

C Use the correct forms of the verbs in brackets to form the second conditional in each of these sentences.

1. If I were (be) you, I would rebuke (rebuke) him sharply.

2. He would call (call) me if he had (have) my number.

3. If I were (be) the captain, I would bring (bring) in more younger players.

4. If they lived (live) in Goa, we would meet (meet) frequently.

5. If we had (have) better infrastructure, our business would prosper (prosper).

6. She would do (do) better if she did not get (not, get) sick just before her exams.

7. If Saurabh were (be) sensitive enough, he would not look (not, look) down upon the poor.

8. Mihir would be (be) happier if he did not hanker (not, hanker) after money so much.

D Use the correct form of the verb in brackets to form the third conditional in each of these sentences.

1. If the government had repaired (repair) the road, the accident would not have happened (not, happen).

2. If it had rained (rain) sufficiently, farmers would have had (have) better harvest.

3. If you had called (call) me, I would have come (come) along.

4. If he had been (be) a little more sensible, he would not have said (not, say) this.

5. If I had known (know) about it, I would have warned (warn) you.

6. Even if you had invited (invite) her, she would not have come (not, come).

7. If the police had had (have) prior information, they would have prevented (prevent) the crime.

8. If we had planned (plan) better, things would not have been (not, be) so chaotic.

E Rewrite these sentences using unless, in case, provided that, so long as or as long as.

1. Nisha said that she was happy if she didn't have to compromise.
Nisha said that she was happy as long as she didn't have to compromise.

2. We will meet all your demands if you meet ours.
We will meet all your demands provided that you meet ours.

3. I will accept their offer only if they agree to my terms.
I will not accept their offer unless they agree to my terms.

4. If you have no problem with it, I have none.
As long as you have no problem with it, I have none.

5. You won't be able to speak confidently if you don't overcome self-doubt.
You won't be able to speak confidently unless you overcome self-doubt.

6. We booked four additional rooms in the hotel. Some more guests might come at the last minute.
We booked four additional rooms in the hotel in case some more guests come at the last minute.

7. He is willing to come on board only if he is given the power of veto.
He is not willing to come on board unless he is given the power of veto.

8. Carry an umbrella. It is likely to rain.
Carry an umbrella in case it rains.

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What are the two primary components of a conditional sentence?

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An if-clause (stating the condition) and a consequence clause (stating the result).

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In grammar, the if-clause is technically known as a _____ clause.

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dependent

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What is the alternative name for the 'consequence clause' in a conditional sentence?

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The main clause.

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What type of conditionals are used to talk about conditions that are real and can be fulfilled?

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Factual or real conditionals.

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How are conditionals that talk about imaginary or unreal situations categorized?

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Unreal or hypothetical conditionals.

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Why is the sentence "If I had worked hard, I would have got better grades" considered unreal?

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It refers to a past condition that can no longer be fulfilled because the event already happened.

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Identify the four types of conditionals used in English.

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Zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, and third conditional.

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What is the primary function of a Zero Conditional sentence?

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To state a real condition where the action mentioned happens every time the condition is fulfilled.

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In a Zero Conditional, what verb tense is used in both the if-clause and the main clause?

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Simple present tense.

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What punctuation is required when a Zero Conditional sentence begins with an if-clause?

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A comma must be used to separate the two clauses.

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If the main clause precedes the if-clause in a Zero Conditional, how is the punctuation affected?

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No comma is used to separate the clauses.

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In Zero Conditionals, what word can typically replace 'if' without changing the sentence's meaning?

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When.

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Zero Conditional Construction: you | not study regularly | not do well in exams

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If you do not study regularly, you do not do well in exams.

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What does the First Conditional describe?

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Likely future events where a future action is possible if a condition is fulfilled.

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Identify the verb forms used in the two clauses of a First Conditional sentence.

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Simple present in the if-clause and 'will' + base form in the main clause.

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Besides 'will', which modal verbs can be used in First Conditionals to express possibility?

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May or can.

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In a First Conditional sentence, what modal verb is typically used to express permission?

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May.

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Which modal verb is used in a First Conditional to express ability?

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Can.

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List four specific communicative purposes for which the First Conditional is used.

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Offers, suggestions, threats, and warnings.

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What function does the sentence "If you don't work properly, you might lose your job" serve?

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It serves as a threat.

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First Conditional (Offer): you are not feeling well | I take you to the doctor

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If you are not feeling well, I will take you to the doctor.

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First Conditional (Suggestion): you don't like the place | we can go somewhere else

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If you don't like the place, we can go somewhere else.

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In the First Conditional if-clause, what tense is used to describe a present action?

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Present continuous or present perfect tense.

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First Conditional: "If they _____ _____ tomorrow, we must make the arrangements." (future action/coming)

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are coming

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What are the two main uses of the Second Conditional?

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To talk about future situations that may or may not happen, and present situations that are impossible because they are not true.

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Identify the verb forms used in the two clauses of a Second Conditional sentence.

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Simple past tense in the if-clause and 'would' + base form in the main clause.

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Which modal verbs can replace 'would' in a Second Conditional to talk about possibility or ability?

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Should, could, or might.

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How is the Second Conditional used in the context of advice?

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It is used to give advice that may or may not work (e.g., "If you invested wisely, you would get better returns").

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In Second Conditionals, what form of the verb 'be' can be used for all subjects to show impossibility?

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Were (though 'was' is also used for singular subjects).

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Second Conditional: "If I _____ (be) you, I _____ (rebuke) him sharply."

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were/was; would rebuke

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What situation is described by the Third Conditional?

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A past hypothetical situation that did not take place and therefore cannot be fulfilled.

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Identify the verb forms used in the two clauses of a Third Conditional sentence.

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Past perfect tense in the if-clause and 'would have' + past participle in the main clause.

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Third Conditional: "If you _____ _____ (call) me, I _____ _____ _____ (come) along."

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had called; would have come

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Why is the sentence "If we would have hired a car, the trip would have been more comfortable" grammatically incorrect?

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Because the if-clause of a Third Conditional must use the past perfect tense ('had hired'), not 'would have'.

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Which conditional type is used for the sentence: "If the government had repaired the road, the accident would not have happened"?

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Third Conditional.

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Third Conditional: "If I _____ (know) about it, I _____ _____ _____ (warn) you."

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had known; would have warned

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Rewrite the First Conditional "If Anita calls..." without using the word 'if'.

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Should Anita call...

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Rewrite the Second Conditional "If I were the chief minister..." without using the word 'if'.

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Were I the chief minister...

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Rewrite the Third Conditional "If they had taken the train..." without using the word 'if'.

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Had they taken the train...

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In conditional clauses without 'if' (inversion), where is the modal or helping verb placed?

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Before the subject.

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What is the meaning of the word 'unless' in a conditional clause?

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If... not.

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Rewrite "I can't help you if you don't promise to mend your ways" using 'unless'.

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I can't help you unless you promise to mend your ways.

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In conditional sentences, what is the meaning of the phrase 'in case'?

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To describe something done in anticipation of a future possibility.

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Name two conditional expressions that mean the same as 'only if'.

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Provided that and as long as.

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How does the formality of 'so long as' compare to 'provided that'?

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It is slightly less formal but means the same thing.

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Rewrite using 'provided that': "I will accept their offer only if they agree to my terms."

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I will accept their offer provided that they agree to my terms.

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Rewrite using 'unless': "You won't be able to speak confidently if you don't overcome self-doubt."

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You won't be able to speak confidently unless you overcome self-doubt.

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Rewrite using 'in case': "Carry an umbrella. It is likely to rain."

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Carry an umbrella in case it rains.

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Rewrite using 'as long as': "He is willing to come on board only if he is given the power of veto."

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He is willing to come on board as long as he is given the power of veto.

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Which conditional type is indicated by the structure: If + simple past, ... would + base verb?

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Second Conditional.

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Which conditional type is indicated by the structure: If + simple present, ... simple present?

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Zero Conditional.

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Which conditional type is indicated by the structure: If + past perfect, ... would have + past participle?

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Third Conditional.

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Which conditional type is indicated by the structure: If + simple present, ... will + base verb?

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First Conditional.

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In the Second Conditional sentence "If I had a lot of money, I would tour the world," what is the implied reality?

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The speaker does not have a lot of money.

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What verb tense replaces 'will' in a First Conditional main clause to express permission?

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May (e.g., "you may leave early").

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Convert to a First Conditional warning: you don't pay me back | not lend you money again

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If you don't pay me back, I will not lend you money again.

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Fill in the blanks for Second Conditional: "If we _____ (have) better infrastructure, our business _____ (prosper)."

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had; would prosper

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Fill in the blanks for Third Conditional: "If it _____ (rain) sufficiently, farmers _____ _____ (have) better harvest."

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had rained; would have

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Rewrite the Third Conditional: "If she had been sensible, she would not have said this" using inversion.

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Had she been sensible, she would not have said this.

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Rewrite the Second Conditional: "If I were a lawyer, I would help the poor" using inversion.

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Were I a lawyer, I would help the poor.