Mastering Conditional Sentences: Types and Examples

Conditional Sentences: Types and Examples

Type 1 Conditional: Possible Conditions

These sentences describe real possibilities in the present or future.

  1. If I see Jennie, I will give her your love.
  2. Oil floats if you pour it on water.
  3. If she can’t come to us, then we will have to go and see her.
  4. If you eat too much, you will get fat.
  5. If I know her name, I will tell you.
  6. I will be absolutely happy if I have a car.
  7. What will you do if you lose your job?
  8. If we have a map, we will be able to get out of here.
  9. I
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Stories of Family, Travel, and Friendship

A Family Day Out

My oldest brother, Josh, has always been an outgoing, adventurous person. A year ago, he had a bad accident while climbing in the mountains. Tragically, he lost a leg. But as soon as he recovered, he entered the London Wheelchair Marathon!

My parents and I arrived really early in London because we wanted a good view. Amazingly, my grandparents had been there since the night before! The atmosphere was incredible. Lots of friends and neighbors came too, even my seven-year-old cousin

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Essential English Phrasal Verbs, Grammar, and Vocabulary

Common English Phrasal Verbs

Understanding and using phrasal verbs correctly.

  • Prevent something FROM happening.
  • Wait FOR someone/something.
  • Apply FOR a job.
  • Run AWAY from home.
  • Give UP smoking.
  • Get ON with your sister.
  • Break UP with your friend.
  • Put ON weight.
  • Figure OUT a solution.
  • Come DOWN with a cold.
  • Succeed IN math.
  • Argue WITH a friend.
  • Drop OUT of school.
  • Speak UP at a meeting.
  • Based ON a novel.
  • Get AROUND by bus.

English Grammar Points and Corrections

Common Mistakes and Usage Notes

  • Use such as for examples
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Top News Events: 2010-2016 – Global Issues and Trends

Top News Events: 2010-2016

2016: Migrant Crisis

  1. A Russia does not allow people to cross the border on foot, and Norway does not let in motorists carrying people without documents. People on bicycles are allowed in on both sides.
  2. New arrivals are given fleece jumpers, waterproof jackets, and other clothes appropriate for the Arctic climate.
  1. F F T
  2. Barracks seekers former shelter
  3. b a b

2016: Why are British Kids so Unhappy?

  1. a parte dos b parte cuatro
  2. F F T
  3. Balance fault keep up with plan
  4. b c c

2015: Bilingual

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English-Catalan Vocabulary: Fashion, Appearance, and Jobs

Here’s a helpful vocabulary list translating English words and phrases to Catalan, covering topics like fashion, physical appearance, and employment.

Catwalk

Passarel·la

Broad-shouldered

Ample d’esquena

Cosmetic surgery

Cirurgia

Clean-shaven

Sense barba ni bigoti

Label

Etiqueta

Dark-skinned

Pell fosca

Trend

Tendència

Fair-haired

Ros

Weaken

Afeblir

Heavily-built

Corpulent

Ankle-length

Altura del turmell

Knee-length

Fins els genolls

Average-sized

De mida mitjana

Scruffy-looking

D’aspecte descuidat

Badly-dressed

Mal vestit

Beautify

Embellir

Criticize

Criticar

Horrify

Horroritzar

Darken

Enfosquir

Justify

Justificar-

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Short Stories & Personal Reflections: A Collection

Personal Reflections and Short Stories

John Visit: Restaurant and Activities

Hi John, I’m really excited about visiting next week! Thanks for picking out the restaurants; both sound amazing, but I’d prefer the Japanese one. I’ve always wanted to try authentic sushi, and this sounds like the perfect opportunity. As much as I’d love to go to the beach, I won’t be able to because I’ve caught a cold recently, and my doctor advised me to avoid too much sun. But I’m definitely up for other

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