Using Conditionals in Expressing Arguments Flashcards

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It is a sentence that is composed of two clauses and expresses a condition and its result.

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Conditional

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These express the result of a particular action or condition.

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Conditional Statements

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It is the if clause and states the condition.

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Antecedent Clause

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It is the main clause and expresses the result of the condition.

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Consequent Clause

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What clause is in the example?
“If Mordred had not broken the treaty,”

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Antecedent Clause

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What clause is in the example?
“he and King Arthur
would not have died”

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Consequent Clause

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What is the other term for the Antecedent Clause?

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Adverb clause or Adverb of
Condition.

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What are the four types of Conditionals?

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(1) Zero Conditional
(2) First Conditional
(3) Second Conditional
(4) Third Conditional

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It is a type of conditional that deals with habits and general truths such as laws.

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Zero Conditional

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What is the formula for the Zero Conditional?

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if/ when + simple present … simple present

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It is a type of conditional that is used in dealing with things that are possibly or likely to happen in the future.

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First Conditional

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What is the formula for the First Conditional?

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if/ when + simple present … will + base form

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It is also used for showing a condition that has not happened yet but is likely to happen that will result in another thing happening in the future.

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First Conditional

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TRUE OR FALSE
It is possible to use SHALL, CAN, or MAY instead of WILL.

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TRUE

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It is a type of conditional that is used in dealing with things that are impossible in
present and are unlikely to happen.

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Second Conditional

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What is the formula for the Second Conditional?

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if/ when + simple past … would + base form

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It is a type of conditional that is used in dealing with things or changes in scenario
yielding to different results.

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Third Conditional

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What is the formula for the Third Conditional?

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if/ when + past perfect … would have + past participle

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TRUE OR FALSE
Sometimes, the subordinator CANNOT be removed but still the clause shows condition.

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FALSE
Somtimes, the subordinator CAN be removed but still the clause shows condition.

20
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“When you pray, God listens.”

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Zero Conditional

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What type of conditional is in the example?
“If you only passed the test, I would celebrate and party.”

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Second Conditional

22
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“If you don’t pass the test, I will hire a tutor for you.”

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First Conditional

23
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“If she had performed it, Elena would have stayed in her post.”

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Third Conditional

24
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“I will call you when she comes.”

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First Conditional

25
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“I would buy a new phone if I received a lot of money.”

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Second Conditional

26
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“The road closes if it is already curfew time.”

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First Conditional

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What type of conditional is in the example?
“Antonio would have been an
engineer if he had finished his
studies.”

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Third Conditional

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What type of conditional is in the example?
“If I were a boy, I would do
everything to please my girl.”

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Second Conditional

28
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“She cleans the floor, if she sees
dirt on it.”

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Zero Conditional

28
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What type of conditional is in the example?
“She would have gone with you if
you had asked her.”

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Third Conditional

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What type of conditional is in the example?
“If the Time Traveller pulls the lever in his time machine, he will travel in the future”

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First Conditional