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Conditional Sentences

The document explains the four types of conditional sentences: Zero Conditional for general truths, First Conditional for possible conditions and results, Second Conditional for hypothetical conditions, and Third Conditional for unreal past conditions. Each type is illustrated with examples to clarify their usage. Additionally, it notes that 'would' can be replaced by other modal verbs like 'could' or 'might'.

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Conditional Sentences

The document explains the four types of conditional sentences: Zero Conditional for general truths, First Conditional for possible conditions and results, Second Conditional for hypothetical conditions, and Third Conditional for unreal past conditions. Each type is illustrated with examples to clarify their usage. Additionally, it notes that 'would' can be replaced by other modal verbs like 'could' or 'might'.

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Conditional Sentences

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Zero Conditional Zero conditional is used forGeneral truths.

If + Present Indefinite, Present Indefinite

Example:
• If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
• Ice melts if you heat it.
• Plants die if they don't get enough water.
First Conditional A possible condition and its probable result
If + Present Indefinite, Future Indefinite

Examples:
• If you study hard, you will pass the test.
• This painting will win the first prize if the jury remains
unbiased.
A hypothetical condition and its probable
Second Conditional result
If + Past Indefinite, would+1st.V

Examples
• If she fell, she would hurt herself.
• He would complete this work if you paid him well.
An unreal past condition and its probable
Third Conditional result in thepast
If + Past Perfect, would have+3rd.V

Examples
• If you had told me you needed a ride, I would have left
earlier.
• If I had had enough money, I would have gone to Japan.
• I would not have told your father about that party If you
had warned me.
NOTE: “would” may be replaced by
could, must, might, etc.
Thankyou

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