Colegio San Francisco de Ass Angol Teacher: Miss Karen Leiva Muoz Content: Conditional explanation + exercises

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Zero Conditional Introduction The zero conditional is a structure used for talking about general truths things which always happen under certain conditions. This page will explain how the zero conditional is formed, and when to use it. 1. The structure of a zero conditional sentence A zero conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an if clause and a main clause (In most zero conditional sentences you can use when or if and the meaning will stay the same.): if clause If you heat water to 100 degrees, main clause it boils.

If the if clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the if clause comes second, there is no need for a comma: main clause Water boils if clause if you heat it to 100 degrees,

We use the same verb form in each part of a zero conditional: the simple present tense: if clause main clause if + subject + simple present verb subject + simple present verb

2. Using the zero conditional The zero conditional is used to talk about things which are always true such as scientific facts and general truths: Example If you cross an international date line, the time changes. Explanation

This always happens every time you cross a date line.

If it rains, the grass gets wet.

This is basically always true the rain makes the grass wet. This is a scientific fact wood needs air in order to burn. No air = no fire.

Wood doesn't burn if there is no air.

When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises. 1. if / no / rain / the grass / not / grow ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. you / not / eat / you / die ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. iron / rust / it / get / wet ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. ice / float / you / drop / it / in water ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. my daughter / eat / too much chocolate / she /get / sick ______________________________________________________________________________

First Conditional
Introduction The first conditional (also called conditional type 1) is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the first conditional is formed, and when to use it. 1. The structure of a first conditional sentence A first conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an "if" clause and a main clause:

if clause

main clause

If you study hard,

you will pass the test.

If the "if" clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the "if" clause comes second, there is no need for a comma: main clause if clause

You will pass the test

if you study hard.

We use different verb forms in each part of a first conditional: main clause if clause

You will pass the test

if you study hard.

2. Using the first conditional The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future things which may happen: Example Explanation

If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.

Maybe it will be sunny that's possible.

Paula will be sad if Juan leaves.

Maybe Juan will leave that's possible.

If you cook the supper, I'll wash the dishes.

Maybe you will cook the supper that's possible.

When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises. 1. You ________ heart disease if you eat too much meat. 1. will get 2. get 2. If we don't protect the elephant, it ________ extinct. 1. will become 2. becomes

3. If you ________ an apple every day, you'll be very healthy. 1. will eat 2. eat 4. You won't pass the course if you ________. 1. won't study 2. don't study 5. You ________ better if you turn on the lamp. 1. will be able to see 2. are able to see 6. She ________ completely different if she cuts her hair. 1. will look 2. looks 7. You'll pay higher insurance if you ________ a sports car. 1. will buy 2. buy 8. If a deer ________ into your garden, it ________ all your plants. 1. gets / will eat} 2. will get / eats 9. If you don't put so much sugar in your coffee, you ________ so much weight! 1. won't put on 2. don't put on 10. If I ________ some eggs, how many ________? 1. will cook / do you eat 2. cook / will you eat

B. Put the correct form of each verb in brackets into the box.
1. If you __________________ (not study), you __________________ (fail) the test. 2. We __________________ (die) if we __________________ (not get) help soon! 3. If you __________________ (look) in the fridge, you __________________ (find) some cold drinks. 4. If there __________________ (be) no oil in the engine, the car __________________ (break) down. 5. I __________________ (lend) you my umbrella if you __________________ (need) it. 6. The sea level __________________ (rise) if the planet __________________ (get) hotter. 7. If you __________________ (eat) your sandwiches now, you __________________ (not have) anything for lunch! 8. You __________________ (be) safe in an accident if you __________________ (wear) your seatbelt. 9. If he __________________ (save) all his money, he __________________ (be able to go) on holiday to Canada. 10. I __________________ (not come) with you if you __________________ (not bring) John!