Conditionals/Hypotheticals
How many conditionals in total?
4 types of conditionals (0-1-2-3)
Which tense must we avoid using?
Future perfect continuous
What are transition words?
Words meant to join ideas together (oral and written).
Unfortunately, while I *to mix* the paint, one of my brothers opened the door.
I was mixing
Which two conditionals do we use the least and the two most commonly used?
The zero and third are used the least. First and second are commonly used.
Three reasons to use Present Perfect
Life experience, news, present result, etc
How do transition words differ from conjunctions?
Conjunctions are often used to merge complex sentences together.
I *study* English for six years now.
I have been studying English for six years now.
The clause with the "if" is normally referred to as what?
The "condition"
Can "since" only be applied to "continuous'' verb tenses?
No.
Example: I have known Karen since 1994.
Give 3 transition words used to express contrast
However, although, despite, etc
They went home after they *finish* their homework.
They went home after they had finished their homework.
What are the formal terms for "unlikely and likely" in the English language?
Improbable and probable.
What verb tense must I use to describe "annoying habits"?
Present continuous.
Ex: You are always losing your keys.
In the middle of a sentence, the word "however" is preceded and followed by what?
A comma
The postman *leave* for work two hours ago.
The postman left for work two hours ago.
When must we use the second conditional?
When discussing dreams, wishes, etc
Explain why the following is incorrect:
I'm always going to the store. It's my favorite pastime.
Regular routines and habits are only to be used with the simple present.
Two actions happening in same time frame, which transition word would you use to describe this?
At the same time, meanwhile, etc
Jim, why don't you take some time off. You *work* too hard lately.
You have been working too hard lately.