Conditionals - 0,1,2,3

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What is a zero conditional?

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A zero conditional is used to express general truths or facts. It is formed using the present simple tense in both the if-clause and the main clause. Example: If you heat ice, it melts.

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What is a first conditional?

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A first conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It is formed using 'if' + present simple, and 'will' + base verb. Example: If it rains, I will stay home.

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What is a second conditional?

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A second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future. It is formed using 'if' + past simple, and 'would' + base verb. Example: If I had a million dollars, I would travel the world.

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What is a third conditional?

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A third conditional is used to talk about hypothetical situations in the past that did not happen. It is formed using 'if' + past perfect, and 'would have' + past participle. Example: If I had known about the party, I would have gone.

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What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + present simple, present simple. Example: If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

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What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + present simple, will + base verb. Example: If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

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What is the structure of a second conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + past simple, would + base verb. Example: If I were a bird, I would fly.

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What is the structure of a third conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + past perfect, would have + past participle. Example: If she had studied, she would have passed.

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When do we use the zero conditional?

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We use the zero conditional to express facts or situations that are always true.

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When do we use the first conditional?

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We use the first conditional to talk about real and possible future events.