English Grammar Conditional Sentences Flashcards
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Which sentence is an example of a zero conditional?
Answer: If water reaches 100°C, it boils.
The zero conditional uses simple present in both clauses to express universal truths or scientific facts that are always true.
Which sentence correctly uses the first conditional?
Answer: If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
The first conditional uses 'if + simple present' in the condition clause and 'will + base infinitive' in the result clause to describe real future possibilities.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the second conditional?
Answer: If I were rich, I would buy a mansion.
The second conditional uses 'if + simple past' (or 'were' for all persons with 'be') and 'would + base infinitive' to describe hypothetical or unlikely present and future situations.
Which sentence is an example of the third conditional?
Answer: If they had prepared better, they would have won the competition.
The third conditional uses 'if + past perfect' and 'would have + past participle' to speculate about unreal situations and their outcomes in the past.
Choose the correct form: 'If I _____ the lottery, I would retire immediately.'
Answer: won
This is a second conditional sentence describing a hypothetical present situation, so the if-clause requires the simple past tense ('won').
Which sentence uses 'unless' correctly in a conditional?
Answer: Unless you study, you will fail.
'Unless' already means 'if not,' so pairing it with a negative verb (don't) creates a double negative; 'Unless you study' correctly means 'If you don't study.'
Which sentence is an example of a mixed conditional linking a past condition to a present result?
Answer: If I had slept earlier, I would feel better now.
A mixed conditional combines past perfect in the if-clause with 'would + base infinitive' in the result clause to show how a past action affects the present situation.