Conditional Sentences, Part 2

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Three Types of Conditional Sentences

 

Can You Recognize the Differences?

 

In our next unit we will learn when to use each of the three conditionals. For now, how well can you recognize each one?

Read each sentence below and determine whether it is 1st conditional, 2nd conditional, or 3rd conditional. 

1.  If one of us has a problem, we have a family meeting.  1st

2.  There would be less crime if handguns were illegal.  2nd

3.  The male child takes over all his father's responsibilities if the father dies. 1st

4.  If he had quit smoking, he wouldn't have gotten cancer. 3rd

5.  There would be less pollution if people didn't drive their cars as much as they do. 2nd
   

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