Zero Conditional: What is it?

•Zero Conditionals sentences are used to talk about scientific facts and general truths. In these clauses, the result is always true when a certain condition is fulfilled.

​The Zero Conditional is divided in:

Condition clause: If + simple present verb

Result clause: simple present verb.

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Ex: If I push the supermarket car, it runs the test.

First Conditional: What is it?

We use the First Conditional to talk about the consequences of possible future action.

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​The First Conditional is divided in:

Condition clause: If + simple present verb

Result clause: will/won't + main verb

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Ex: If I study hard, I will pass the test.

Question 1

Read the following questions about Zero and First Conditional. Answer all of them.

Possessive Adjectives: What is it?

- Os  Possessive Adjectives são palavras que têm a função de modificar um substantivo indicando propriedade ou posse. Por exemplo, “This book is her book” (Este livro é o livro dela) o adjetivo possessivo “her” (dela) está especificando que o livro pertence a ela.

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- São utilizados antes de substantivos.

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Possessive Adjectives: examples

- My pen is new. (Minha caneta é nova.)

- His dog is black. (O cachorro dele é preto.)

- Her sister is an architect. (A irmã dela é arquiteta.)

- Our teacher is late. (Nosso professor está atrasado.)

​Do you know the meaning of these phrasal verbs?

​Phrasal Verbs

​Break down - quebrar

​Give up - desistir

​Hang out - sair/curtir

​Show off - mostrar

​Turn on - ligar

Stand up - levantar

Take up - assumir

​Types of Government

​Anarchism - belief in the abolition of all government and the organization of society on a voluntary, cooperative basis without recourse to force or compulsion.

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​Types of Government

Democracy - a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

​Types of Government

Theocracy - a system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god.

​Types of Government

Military Dictatorship - government by a dictator; absolute authority in any sphere.