Extension 1 - Zero and First Conditionals

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​In this activity, we will review how to use the zero and the first conditionals. Are you ready?

​Extension 1

​Zero and First Conditionals

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​Zero conditional

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Use

We use the zero conditional to talk about situations that are always ​true, events and results that always follow or in instructions.

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​Form

We form conditional sentences with if clause + result clause. The zero conditional uses the simple present in the if clause and the simple present or an imperative in the result clause:

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​If + present + present / infinitive

Extension 1 - Zero and first conditionals

​Zero conditional

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Examples:

​1. If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.

(If + present + present)

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2. If you don't drink water, you die.

(If + present + present)

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3. If you have any questions, let me know.

(If + present + imperative)

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Extension 1 - Zero and first conditionals

Reorder

Put the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

• If you have

• a job interview,

• wear nice

• clothes.

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2

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4

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• 2
• 3
• 4

Reorder

Put the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

• You perform

• better

• if you are

• confident.

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2

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4

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

Reorder

Put the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

• If I have

• money,

• I spend it all

• on sweets.

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2

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4

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• 2
• 3
• 4

Reorder

Put the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

• If I have

• a question,

• I always

• ask for

• help.

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5

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• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Reorder

Put the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

• Drop me

• a line

• if you

• have any

• problem.

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• 2
• 3
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​First conditional

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Use

We use the first conditional to talk about a possible action or situation in the future, and the result or effect that follows.

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​Form

We form conditional sentences with if clause + result clause. The zero conditional uses the simple present in the if clause and will/might in the result clause:

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​If + present + will / might

Extension 1 - Zero and first conditionals

​First conditional

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Examples:

​1. If I have money, I will buy a new car.

(If + present + will)

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2. If you don't study, you might fail the exam.

(If + present + might)

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3. If she doesn't pass, will she be angry?

(If + present + will)

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Extension 1 - Zero and first conditionals

Multiple Choice

What conditional is this?

If you ask for help, I am here to help you.

• Zero conditional

• First conditional

Multiple Choice

What conditional is this?

If the teacher doesn't come, we might dismiss the students.

• Zero conditional

• First conditional

Multiple Choice

What conditional is this?

If I have time, I will talk to the principal today.

• Zero conditional

• First conditional