Author: misamaliraza94
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The unreal conditionals
The unreal conditionals express hypothetical conditions which have no possibility to occur in the past, present or future but describe what could/might have occurred supposedly. Example: If I were rich, I would travel my whole life. If I had a car, I could go anywhere. If we had not missed the train, we would have reached…
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The real conditionals
The real conditionals express factual or habitual conditions which have the possibility to occur in the future or generally occur in the present. Example: I’ll go if you give me the ball. If I feel better, I’ll certainly play. If you do well in the exams, I’ll buy you a gift. Structures of the Real Conditionals:…
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Types of Conditionals
There are mainly two types of conditionals: The Real Conditionals and The Unreal Conditionals The real conditionals The real conditionals express factual or habitual conditions which have the possibility to occur in the future or generally occur in the present. Example: I’ll go if you give me the ball. If I feel better, I’ll certainly play. If…
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Conditionals: Definition, Structure
Normally conditional sentences are called conditionals. These sentences usually contain the conjunction IF. Sometimes they are called ‘if clauses’. Types of Conditionals There are mainly two types of conditionals: The Real Conditionals and The Unreal Conditionals The real conditionals The real conditionals express factual or habitual conditions which have the possibility to occur in the future or generally occur in the…
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Dependent Clause
It cannot function on its own because it leaves an idea or thought unfinished. It is also called a subordinate clause. These help the independent clauses complete the sentence. Alone, it cannot form a complete sentence. The subordinators do the work of connecting the dependent clause to another clause to complete the sentence. In each of the dependent clauses,…
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Independent Clause
What is an Independent Clause? Sentence or part of a sentence containing Subject and Predicate (Verb + Object) is a clause. Clauses are complete and incomplete sentences. One of the two types of clauses is the Independent Clause. Independent Clauses do not have to depend on any other clauses to stand as complete sentences. Examples of Independent…
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Definition And Types
What is a Clause A clause is comprised of a group of words that include a subject and a finite verb. It contains only one subject and one verb. The subject of a clause can be mentioned or hidden, but the verb must be apparent and distinguishable. A clause is “a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning…
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It’s too bad that
It’s too bad that ‘Too bad’ means regrettable or unfortunate. When using it in a sentence you are expressing a concern or regret for what has taken place. The topic being discussed could have happened to you, the person you are talking to, or someone or something else. Here are some examples: “It’s too bad…
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Why don’t we + (verb)
Why don’t we + (verb) ‘Don’t’ is a contraction of ‘do not.’ When using ‘why’ you are asking a question that involves yourself and the person you are talking to. Here are some examples: “Why don’t we go bowling tonight?”“Why don’t we pick some fresh flowers?”“Why don’t we play a game of chess?”“Why don’t we…
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What do you think about (verb-ing)
What do you think about (verb-ing) This question asks someone their opinion about a topic. Here are some examples: “What do you think about having a cup of tea with me?”“What do you think about working overtime next week?”“What do you think about waiting in line for tickets?”“What do you think about sailing?”“What do you…