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conditionals
first, second, third qnd mixed conditional tensesin English
Question | Answer |
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What are the main parts in a conditional structure? | "if" clause and "result" clause |
In what order do they come? | The order can be indistinct |
What tenses are used for the first conditinal? | Present simple in "if" clause + wil/won'tl and base form in result clause |
What tenses are used for the second conditional? | past simple for the if clause + would/wouldn't with base form for the result clause |
Why do we use the first conditional? | To talk about possible future situations |
Why do we use the second conditional? | To talk about hypothetical/imaginary present or future situations |