Vocab
Substantial
of considerable importance, size, or worth.
What do we use the zero conditional for, and in what contexts might it be commonly used?
Used to express general truths, facts, or situations that are always true or predictable. It's often used to talk about scientific facts, habits, routines, and natural laws.
"Mount Everest is ________ mountain in the world."
(a) taller (b) tallest
Tallest
"She made him promise to never give up."
Promise
Dedicated
exclusively allocated to or intended for a particular purpose.
Describe the structure of a type 1 conditional sentence.
If + Conditional Clause + Main Clause
"This is ________ book I've ever read."
(a) interesting (b) most interesting
most interesting
"I want you to quickly finish your homework."
Finish
Divers
of varying types; several.
How does the structure of a type 2 conditional sentence differ from type 1?
Type 1 Conditional:
Type 2 Conditional:
"Of all the students in the class, Jane is ________."
(a) smarter (b) smartest
Smartest
"He helped her learn how to ride a bike."
Learn
Exceptional
unusual; not typical.
Is this statement a type 0, type 1, or type 2 conditional?
"If I had more money, I would travel around the world."
The statement "If I had more money, I would travel around the world" fits the structure and meaning of a type 2 conditional sentence. It describes a hypothetical situation in the present (not having enough money) and its unlikely outcome (traveling around the world).
"The Nile is ________ river in Africa."
(a) longer (b) longest
Longest
"She let him take the last piece of cake."
take
Frustrating
causing annoyance or upset because of an inability to change or achieve something.
What are mixed conditionals, and when do we use them?
"She is ________ person I know."
(a) happier (b) happiest
Happiest
"They watched him leave without saying goodbye."
Leave