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3. Explain usage and formation of Zero and The First Conditional clauses
Zero Conditional:
The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths, scientific facts or situations that are always true. We use "if" with the present simple tense in both clauses.
Formation: If + present simple, subject + present simple
Example sentences:
If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
If it rains, the streets get wet.
If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.
First Conditional:
The First Conditional is used to talk about future possibilities or events that are likely to happen in the future. We use "if" with the present simple tense in the first clause and "will" + base form of the verb in the second clause.
Formation: If + present simple, subject + will + base form of the verb
Example sentences:
If I finish work early, I will go to the gym.
If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home and watch a movie.
If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
It's important to note that with both conditionals, the order of the clauses can be reversed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Example:
The streets get wet if it rains.
I will go to the gym if I finish work early.
4, Explain usage of The Second Conditional clause and make up sentences.
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The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future, and their possible outcomes. It is used to express an imaginary situation that is unlikely or impossible to happen.
Formation: If + past simple, subject + would/could/might + base form of the verb
Example sentences:
If I had a million dollars, I would travel around the world.
If it snowed in May, we could have a snowball fight.
If I won the lottery, I might buy a new car.
In the second conditional, the "if" clause is in the past simple tense, even though the situation is hypothetical or unlikely. The main clause contains a modal verb ("would", "could", "might") and the base form of the verb.
It's also possible to use "were" instead of "was" in the second conditional, especially after "if I" and "if he/she/it" in formal English.
Example sentences:
If I were rich, I would buy a big house.
If he were taller, he could be a basketball player.
In these cases, "were" is used instead of "was" to express a hypothetical situation that is unlikely to happen.
Overall, the Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations and their possible outcomes, and can be a useful tool for expressing ideas and possibilities that might not be possible in reality.