Explanation

• The sentence shows an action that started in the past and is still continuing (“for the last twenty minutes”).
• “Has been trying” is the present perfect continuous tense, which fits this context perfectly.

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Explanation

Third Conditional is used for past hypothetical situations that did not happen.

Structure: If + past perfect, would have + past participle.

Explanation

This is a third conditional sentence (imaginary past).

Structure: If + had + past participle → If he had arrived earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the train.

Explanation

In conditional sentences (Type 2), we use "were" with if I/he/she/it for unreal or hypothetical situations.

So, “If I were you” expresses an imaginary condition — something not real.

Explanation

If you work hard You will get success اگر آپ محنت کریں گے تو آپ کو کامیابی ملے گی۔

In conditional sentences, when the if-clause is in the present tense (If you work hard), the main clause takes the future tense (you will get success).

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Explanation

Formula of First conditional sentence: If/when + present simple >> will + infinitive

If you work in collaboration, you will make rapid progress.

اگر آپ تعاون سے کام کریں گے تو آپ تیزی سے ترقی کریں گے

Explanation

Conditional-2 refers to unreal or hypothetical situations in the present or future.

Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb

("If I were the head... I would relax...") fits this pattern.

Explanation

First Conditional is used for real and possible situations in the future.

Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb

→ "If you study hard, you will pass the test."

Explanation

This is the second type of Conditional Sentences.

Formula: If + past simple, would/wouldn't + verb

If they had more money, they will buy a new house اگر ان کے پاس زیادہ پیسے ہوتے تو وہ نیا مکان خرید لیتے ہیں

Explanation

If you heat ice, it melts.

A zero conditional sentence describes general truths or facts.

It uses the present simple tense in both the "if" clause and the main clause.