I am noticing the feedback "conditionals" in many Writing Task 2 essays. Can someone please explain what it means ?
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Conditionals in Writing Task 2 ?
Re: Conditionals in Writing Task 2 ?
It is with reference to the grammatical structures that describe the situational relationship between two items. The British Council has a concise explanation of the basic types here: https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org ... itionals-1
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Re: Conditionals in Writing Task 2 ?
Hi!
Thanks, Ryan - that's a great link!
Conditionals are really required for a good speaking and writing score. One solution or situation generally isn't true for everyone. Conditionals are great for expressing yourself clearly, developing answers and showing grammatical range.
Example: Do people in your country have a lot of free time?
Well, if you have a job that pays well and isn't too demanding ...
However, if you have to work long hours because your job isn't well-paid ...
All the best,
David
Thanks, Ryan - that's a great link!
Conditionals are really required for a good speaking and writing score. One solution or situation generally isn't true for everyone. Conditionals are great for expressing yourself clearly, developing answers and showing grammatical range.
Example: Do people in your country have a lot of free time?
Well, if you have a job that pays well and isn't too demanding ...
However, if you have to work long hours because your job isn't well-paid ...
All the best,
David