Mixed conditionals & if alternatives

Mixed conditionals & if alternatives

Assessment

Flashcard

English

10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a mixed conditional?

Back

A mixed conditional is a type of conditional sentence that combines elements from different types of conditionals, typically mixing the past and present to express hypothetical situations.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the structure of a mixed conditional sentence?

Back

A mixed conditional sentence often has an 'if' clause in the past perfect tense and a main clause in the conditional perfect tense, e.g., 'If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.'

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does inversion mean in the context of conditionals?

Back

Inversion in conditionals refers to the reversal of the subject and auxiliary verb, often used for emphasis or formality, e.g., 'Had I known' instead of 'If I had known.'

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you form a conditional sentence using 'if'?

Back

A conditional sentence typically follows the structure: 'If + subject + verb (in the correct tense), subject + will/could/might + base form of the verb.'

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using mixed conditionals?

Back

Mixed conditionals are used to express situations where the time in the 'if' clause is different from the time in the main clause, often to show how past actions affect present situations.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Provide an example of a mixed conditional sentence.

Back

If I had taken that job, I would be living in New York now.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a real and a hypothetical conditional?

Back

A real conditional describes situations that are possible or likely to happen, while a hypothetical conditional describes situations that are unlikely or impossible.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?