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    The document discusses conditional sentences, which state a condition and the outcome of that condition. It provides three types of conditional sentences based on whether the condition is possible, theoretically possible, or not possible. It also discusses the tenses used in the if-clause and main clause for each type, including examples.

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    The document discusses conditional sentences, which state a condition and the outcome of that condition. It provides three types of conditional sentences based on whether the condition is possible, theoretically possible, or not possible. It also discusses the tenses used in the if-clause and main clause for each type, including examples.

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    The document discusses conditional sentences, which state a condition and the outcome of that condition. It provides three types of conditional sentences based on whether the condition is possible, theoretically possible, or not possible. It also discusses the tenses used in the if-clause and main clause for each type, including examples.

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    The document discusses conditional sentences, which state a condition and the outcome of that condition. It provides three types of conditional sentences based on whether the condition is possible, theoretically possible, or not possible. It also discusses the tenses used in the if-clause and main clause for each type, including examples.

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    A conditional sentence is a type of sentence that states a condition and the outcome of that condition occurring.

    Type Condition
    I Condition possible to fulfil
    I would pass the exam.
    II Condition in theory possible to fulfil
    III Condition not possible to fulfill (too late)
    Could

    Might

    Type If-clause Main Clause May

    I Simple Present will-future or (Modal + infinitive)


    Should

    II Simple Past would + infinitive


    Must
    III Past Perfect would + have + past participle
    If-clause at the beginning Affirmative and negative sentences

    Type If clause Main clause Type Examples

    I If I study, I will pass the exam. + If I study, I'll pass the exam.
    I If I study, I won't fail the exam.
    II If I studied, I would pass the exam. -
    If I don't study, I'll fail the exam.
    III If I had studied, I would have passed the exam.
    + If I studied, I'd pass the exam.
    If-clause at the end II If I studied, I wouldn't fail the exam.
    -
    If I didn't study, I'd fail the exam.
    Type If clause Main clause
    + If I'd studied, I'd have passed the exam.
    I I will pass the exam if I study.
    If I'd studied, I wouldn't have failed the
    II I would pass the exam if I studied. III exam.
    -
    If I hadn't studied, I'd have failed the
    III I would have passed the exam if I had studied. exam.
    If clause Main clause
    will-future
    Simple Present infinitive
    Modal + infinitive

    If clause Main clause


    If I study, I will pass the exams.
    If you see John tonight, tell him to e-mail me.
    If Ben gets up early, he can catch the bus.
    If clause Main clause
    would + infinitive
    Simple Present could + infinitive
    might + infinitive

    If clause Main clause


    If I studied, I would pass the exams.
    If I studied, I could pass the exams.
    If I studied, I might pass the exams.
    If clause Main clause
    would + have + past participle
    Past Perfect could + have + past participle
    might + have + past participle

    If clause Main clause


    If I had studied, I would have passed the exams.
    If I had studied, I could have passed the exams.
    If I had studied, I might have passed the exams.
    You will be fined if you _____ your car there.

    A. would have parked


    B. are parking
    C. will park
    D. park
    If I _____ the question, I would answer.

    A. understood
    B. understand
    C. would understand
    D. have understood
    He would have come if he _____.

    A. should have had to


    B. had to
    C. had had to
    D. could have
    He wouldn’t have started talking if you _____ him.

    A. wouldn’t ask
    B. hadn’t asked
    C. didn’t ask
    D. did ask
    I think those flowers would grow better if you _____ them some water.

    A. gave
    B. given
    C. have given
    D. had given

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