Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Statements Flashcards
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If it _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
Answer: rains
First conditional if-clauses use simple present tense, even when referring to a future event.
Water _____ at 100 degrees Celsius if you heat it.
Answer: boils
Zero conditionals use simple present in both clauses to express universal truths or scientific facts.
If she studies hard, she _____ the test.
Answer: will pass
First conditional result clauses use 'will + base verb' for likely future outcomes based on a real condition.
He will be late _____ he leaves now.
Answer: unless
'Unless' means 'if not,' so the sentence means he will be late if he does not leave now.
If the weather _____ nice this weekend, we will go hiking.
Answer: is
First conditional if-clauses always use simple present tense, even when the time reference is future.
If you mix red and blue paint, you _____ purple.
Answer: get
Zero conditionals use simple present in both clauses for results that are always true.
_____ you call me, I will come immediately.
Answer: If
'If' introduces the conditional clause that states the condition required for the result to happen.