The conditionals

The Conditionals

Open Ended

Can you give an example of a conditional sentence that you have used or heard before?

Conditionals are sentence structures used to express a cause-and-effect relationship or a hypothetical situation. They often involve an "if" clause (the condition) and a main clause (the result or consequence).

The Conditionals

The Zero Conditional is used to talk about general truths or facts that are always true. It expresses cause and effect in a straightforward manner.

Zero Conditional

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in ZERO Conditional?

• If I go to bed late, I will be tired in the morning.

• If you heat water to 100 degrees Celsius, it boils.

• If I won the lottery, I would buy a new car.

• If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in ZERO Conditional?

• If I won the lottery, I will travel the world.

• If they invite us, we would go to the party.

• If she had time, she will watch a movie.

• If you mix blue and yellow, you get green.

The First Conditional is used to talk about real or possible situations in the future. It expresses a condition that may happen, followed by the result that will happen as a result of that condition.

First Conditional

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in FIRST Conditional?

• If he had enough money, he would travel the world.

• If they see a shooting star, they would make a wish.

• If it rains tomorrow, I will bring an umbrella.

• If I go to the beach, I would swim in the ocean.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in FIRST Conditional?

• If we have time, we will go shopping

• If I went to the concert, I would enjoy the music.

• If he eats too much, he would feel sick.

• If they see the movie, they would buy popcorn.

The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future. It expresses a condition that is unlikely or contrary to reality, followed by the result that would happen if the condition were true.

Second Conditional

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in SECOND Conditional?

• If I see him tomorrow, I will say hello.

• If they had time, they will visit the museum.

• If you come early, we would start the meeting.

• If I were you, I would take the job offer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in SECOND Conditional?

• If I was taller, I could reach the top shelf.

• If he comes late, he will miss the bus.

• If she had money, she would buy a new phone.

• If you work hard, you will get a promotion.

The Third Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the past. It expresses a condition that did not happen in the past, followed by the result that would have happened if the condition had been true.

Third Conditional

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in THIRD Conditional?

• If he finishes his work on time, he would have free time.

• If we had studied harder, we would have passed the test.

• If she had called me, I will have answered the phone.

• If you work hard, you will get a promotion.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tenses is in THIRD Conditional?

• If he had finished his work on time, he would've had free time.

• If we had studied harder, we pass the test.

• If they had taken a taxi, they would save time.

• If I had gone to the party, I will meet new people.

Multiple Choice

Which conditional is used to talk about general truths or scientific facts?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

"If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam." This sentence is an example of which conditional?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

Which tense is used in the "if" clause of the second conditional?

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Future

• past perfect

Multiple Choice

"If you don't water plants, they die." This sentence is an example of which conditional?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

Which conditional is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

"If I win the lottery, I will travel the world." This sentence is an example of which conditional?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

Which verb form is used after "if" in the third conditional?

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Future

• past perfect

Multiple Choice

Which conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unreal situations in the past?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

"If it snows tomorrow, we will build a snowman." This sentence is an example of which

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

Which verb form is used after "if" in the zero conditional?

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Future

• past perfect

Multiple Choice

"If I had enough money, I would buy a new car." This sentence is an example of which conditional?

• Zero

• First

• Second

• Third

Multiple Choice

Which tense is used in the "if" clause of the first conditional?

• Past Simple

• Present Simple

• Future

• past perfect