Brief notes on the following: conditional sentences, active and passive voices, and direct and indirect speech. Conditional sentences generally have two parts: the if-clause expressing a condition.

The main clause expressing a result or consequence. There are four types of conditional sentences: zero conditional (used for general truths), first conditional (used for possible future events), second conditional (used for hypothetical situations in the present or future), and third conditional (used for hypothetical situations in the past).

Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action, while passive voice is when the subject of the sentence receives the action. Active voice is usually more direct and concise, while passive voice is often used when the focus is on the receiver of the action rather than the doer.

Direct speech is when the exact words spoken by someone are quoted within quotation marks, while indirect speech is when the speaker's words are reported without using their exact words. Direct speech is often used to convey the speaker's tone and emotions, while indirect speech is used to summarize or report what was said.

Conditional Sentences:

- Express hypothetical or conditional situations.
- Consists of two clauses: an "if-clause" and a "main clause."
- Four main types:
- Type 1: Present conditional (real or possible situation)
- Type 2: Past conditional (unreal or unlikely situation)
- Type 3: Past perfect conditional (impossible situation)
- Type 4: Mixed conditional (unlikely situation with a past result)

Active and Passive Voices:

- Active voice: Subject performs the verb's action.
- Passive voice: Subject receives the verb's action.
- Construction:
- Active: Subject + verb + object
- Passive: Subject + verb + "by" + agent

Direct and Indirect Speech:

- Direct speech: Quoting someone's exact words.
- Indirect speech: Reporting what someone said without using their exact words.
- Changes in construction:
- Pronouns: First person to third person
- Tense: Past tense usually shifts one tense back
- Reporting verbs: Use verbs like "say," "tell," or "ask"

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