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What are the verb forms in the conditional form? |
Simple or continuous. *If you owe money, you must pay it back immediately. *If you're feeling hungry, we can go get some food. |
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What is the form of the type 1 conditional? |
* aka first/future conditional
If + present tense, future form e. g. If it gets colder tonight, I'll turn on the heating.
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Future form, if + present tense e. g. I'll turn on the heating if it gets colder tonight. |
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Why do we use the type 1 Conditional? |
For aspects of persuasion such as cajoling or negotiating, giving warnings and making threats. |
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What's the alternative form and use of type 1 Conditional? |
If + present, imperative If you go to the supermarket, bring back some milk.
In the conditional cause, to give advice/instructions |
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Why do we use type 1 conditional with should? |
This weakens the possibility, implying by any chance. |
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Whats the form of type 1 conditional using should? |
If ... should + verb ... e. g. If you should find yourself at a loose end, you'll always be welcome at our house.
When If → Should ... e. g. Should they complain, please refer them to customer service. * Said in formal, written contexts.
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What's the form of type 2 conditional? |
* aka second, hypothetical, unreal
If + past tense, would + bare infinitive e. g. If he didn't annoy me, I'd spend more time in his office. (Present meaning) e. g. If I got an invitation, I'd go there right away. (Future meaning) |
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Why do we use of type 2 conditional? |
Used to refer to or speculate about something that is (or we perceive to be) impossible or contrary to fact. At the moment of speaking, we see the action or event as being impossible. |
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When and why do we use 'were + infinitive' instead of a past tense form in conditionals? |
When: in the if clause of type 2 conditional sentences. Why: it makes the event seem more hypothetical or the statement more tentative and polite. Example: if you were to have a few minutes free, Id appreciate the chance to talk. |
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When used in a conditional sentence, can we invert were and the subject? Give an example. |
Yes, it leaves if out altogether. E. g. Were he really ill, I might feel more sympathetic. |
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What's the form of type 3 conditional? |
If + past perfect, would + have + past participle If we hadn't wasted time, we wouldn't have missed the train. * taught at upper intermediate level |
