First and Zero Conditional

What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

• if + present simple, will + base form

• if + present continuous, will + base form

• if + past simple, will + base form

• if + present simple, would + base form

Give an example of a first conditional sentence.

• Unless it's sunny, I will wear a coat.

• When it's hot, I will turn on the heater.

• If it snows, I will go to the beach.

• If it rains, I will bring an umbrella.

When do we use the zero conditional?

• When talking about past events

• When discussing fictional scenarios

• When describing future possibilities

• When discussing general truths, scientific facts, or things that are always true.

Provide an example of a zero conditional sentence.

• If you water plants, they grow wings.

• Unless you study, the moon disappears.

• If you heat ice, it melts.

• When you eat pizza, the sun rises.

What is the difference between the first and zero conditional?

• The first conditional is used for past situations, while the zero conditional is used for future situations.

• The first conditional is used for impossible situations, while the zero conditional is used for possible situations.

• The first conditional is used for real situations or possible future situations, while the zero conditional is used for general truths or facts.

• The zero conditional is used for specific situations, while the first conditional is used for general truths.

Can we use 'will' in a zero conditional sentence?

• No

• Sometimes

• Yes

• Maybe

What type of verbs are commonly used in zero conditional sentences?

• Auxiliary verbs

• Adjective verbs

• Stative verbs

• Action verbs

In a first conditional sentence, what is the structure of the 'if' clause?

• 'if' + present continuous tense

• 'if' + past simple tense

• 'if' + future simple tense

• 'if' + present simple tense

What is the main clause structure in a zero conditional sentence?

• if + present continuous tense, then + present simple tense

• if + past simple tense, then + present simple tense

• if + present simple tense, then + past simple tense

• if + present simple tense, then + present simple tense

How do we express certainty in a first conditional sentence?

• By using 'can' in the main clause and 'whether' in the if-clause.

• By using 'would' in the main clause and 'unless' in the if-clause.

• By using 'might' in the main clause and 'when' in the if-clause.

• By using 'will' in the main clause and 'if' in the if-clause.