Test your knowledge about the First Conditional.

What does the First Conditional convey?

• It conveys General Truths.

• It conveys things that did not happen in the past.

• It conveys things that may be possible in the present or future.

• It conveys unreal things in the present or future.

Answer explanation

The first conditional is used to express things that are likely to happen in the present or future, while other statements suggest less likely events, general truths, or actions that did not occur in the past.

What is the difference between the First and the Zero Conditional?

• The Zero Conditional conveys general truth whereas the First Conditional conveys things that are impossible to happen in the future.

• The Zero Conditional expresses general truth, while the First Conditional expresses possible events in the present or future.

• The Zero Conditional expresses things that did not happen in the past, while the First Conditional expresses things that are possible in the present and future.

Answer explanation

The statement "The Zero Conditional expresses a general truth, while the First Conditional expresses possible events in the present or future," is correct. It means that the Zero Conditional indicates guaranteed results, while the First Conditional is used to explain things that might happen in the present and future.

If you don't study now, you (a)   fail the test.

Answer explanation

"If you study now, you will fail the test" is a correct statement because it refers to an event that is likely to happen in the future.

What sentences given below use the First Conditional?

• If you work hard, you will pass the exam.

• When you boil water, it evaporates.

• If I had a lot of money, I would buy a ship.

• I would have called her if I had her number.

• I will stay at home if it rains.

Answer explanation

"If you work hard, you will pass the exam" and "I will stay at home if it rains" are the correct statements as they convey events likely to happen in the future or past.

Does the sentence, "I will stay at home if it rains." use the First Conditional?

• False

• True

Answer explanation

"I will stay at home if it rains" is a statement conveying the First Conditional as it is an event that may be possible in the present or future.

Type a sentence using the First Conditional.