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ZERO AND FIRST CONDITIONAL

ZERO CONDITIONAL

If clause Main or conditional clause

If (or when) + Present tense Present tense

If you heat water it boils.

The zero conditional is normally used to talk about facts and to express general
truths. We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are always true.

● If you heat water, it boils.


● When the sun goes down, it gets dark.

FIRST CONDITIONAL

If clause Main or conditional clause

If + Present tense Future tense (will/can/may/must + verb)

If I go to London, I will see the Big Ben.


If you go to London, You must look right before crossing a street.

We use the first conditional when we talk about real and possible situations. This type
refers to future possibilities that are certain or probable.

● I’ll go shopping on the way home if I have time.


● If it’s a nice day tomorrow, we’ll go to the beach.
1. Underline the conditional sentences you can find.

"A Day in the Life of Alex"

Alex is a young student who lives in a small town. Every morning, he wakes up at 7:00
AM. If he doesn't wake up on time, he misses the school bus. So, he always sets an alarm
clock.

If it's a sunny day Alex likes to walk to school. He enjoys the fresh air and the warmth of
the sun. However, if it's raining, he takes his umbrella with him. He would prefer not to get
wet.

At school, Alex studies hard because he knows that if he gets good grades, he will have
more opportunities in the future. His favourite subject is English, and if he finishes his
homework early, he treats himself with a piece of chocolate.

In the afternoon, if his friends invite him to play soccer, he gladly joins them. He loves
sports, and if they win the game, they will celebrate it at the restaurant.

In the evening, Alex watches educational documentaries on TV because he believes that if


he learns something new every day, he will become smarter. If there's an interesting
documentary about space, he stays up late to watch it.

At bedtime, Alex thinks of his day. He's grateful for the opportunities he has. If he works
hard and follows his dreams, he knows he can achieve anything he wants.

What type of conditional are they? ________________________

2. Write the sentences using the zero conditional.


1) You heat water to 100 degrees. It boils.
_____________________________________________________________________

2) You cross an international date line. The time changes.


_____________________________________________________________________

3) It rains. The grass gets wet.


_____________________________________________________________________

4) Wood doesn’t burn. There is no air.


_____________________________________________________________________

5) Ice floats. You drop it in water.


_____________________________________________________________________
6) There is no rain. The grass doesn’t grow.
_____________________________________________________________________

7) Iron rusts. It gets wet.


_____________________________________________________________________

8) People eat too much. They get fat.


_____________________________________________________________________

9) Babies are hungry. They cry.


_____________________________________________________________________

10) The river freezes. It’s very cold.


_____________________________________________________________________

3. Write sentences in the first conditional.


a) If I have enough money, I will buy some new shoes

b) _____________________________________________________________________

c) _____________________________________________________________________

d) _____________________________________________________________________

e) _____________________________________________________________________

f) _____________________________________________________________________

g) _____________________________________________________________________

h) _____________________________________________________________________

i) _____________________________________________________________________

j) _____________________________________________________________________
4. Complete the sentences with the correct tense of the verbs in brackets (zero or first
conditional)
1. My cat feels very happy if he ______________ (see) me.

2. You get fat if you ______________ (not exercise)

3. If she arrives early, we ______________ (go) to the cinema.

4. If I ______________ (need) you, I will call you.

5. If you study hard, you ______________ (pass) the exam.

5. Complete these sentences using your own ideas (zero or first conditional).
1. If you obey the rules,_______________________________________________________

2. If we go to Paris,__________________________________________________________

3. Call me if________________________________________________________________

4. If he doesn’t tell the truth,___________________________________________________

5. Do not go out if___________________________________________________________

6. If you buy a second hand car,________________________________________________

7. If he receives the money,___________________________________________________

8. If they travel first class,_____________________________________________________

9. If he does some exercise,___________________________________________________

10. If you feel depressed,_____________________________________________________

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