Zero, First, and Second Conditional

Identify the conditional sentence structure in the following sentence: 'If it rains, I will bring an umbrella.'

• If it rains

• If it snows

• When it rains

• I will bring an umbrella

Create a zero conditional sentence using the words 'you / eat / too much / get sick.'

• If you eat too much, you get sick.

• If you eat too much, you don't get sick.

• Eating too much doesn't make you sick.

• When you eat too much, you get sick.

Differentiate between first and second conditionals by explaining their structures and typical uses.

• First conditionals use 'if + present continuous, will + base form' for real or possible situations.

• Second conditionals use 'if + present simple, would + base form' for unreal or unlikely situations.

• First conditionals use 'if + past simple, will + base form' for real or possible situations.

• First conditionals use 'if + present simple, will + base form' for real or possible situations, while second conditionals use 'if + past simple, would + base form' for unreal or unlikely situations.

Apply a zero conditional in the sentence: 'If you heat ice, it melts.'

• If you heat ice, it melts.

• If you heat ice, it freezes.

• If you heat ice, it turns into a gas.

• If you heat ice, it evaporates.

Analyse the impact of using conditionals in communication and provide an example.

• Conditionals in communication enable the adaptation of messages to varying circumstances, enhancing clarity and relevance.

• Using conditionals in communication leads to confusion and misinterpretation.

• Conditionals in communication limit creativity and expression.

• Employing conditionals in communication is unnecessary and redundant.

Evaluate the effectiveness of a first conditional in the context of planning a picnic.

• First conditional is effective in planning a picnic as it helps in considering potential weather conditions and their impact on the picnic.

• First conditional is only effective for indoor activities, not outdoor events like picnics.

• Using first conditional in picnic planning is unnecessary and complicates the process.

• First conditional does not account for unexpected changes in weather, making it ineffective for picnics.

Identify the conditional sentence structure in the following sentence: 'If I have time, I will call you.'

• If I have time

• I will call you

• When I have time

• If I call you

Create a first conditional sentence using the words 'I / see / you / tomorrow.'

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

• I see you tomorrow, I will say hello.

• If I see you yesterday, I will say hello.

• I will say hello if I see you tomorrow.

Differentiate between zero and second conditionals by explaining their structures and typical uses.

• Zero conditionals have the structure 'if + past simple, would + base form of the verb' and are used for hypothetical situations.

• Second conditionals have the structure 'if + present simple, present simple' and are used for general truths or facts.

• Zero conditionals are used for hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future.

• Zero conditionals have the structure 'if + present simple, present simple' and are used for general truths or facts. Second conditionals have the structure 'if + past simple, would + base form of the verb' and are used for hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future.

Apply a first conditional in the sentence: 'If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.'

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

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

• She will pass the exam if she studies hard.

• If she doesn't study hard, she will pass the exam.