Conditional Sentences 0.1.2

What is the structure of a Zero Conditional sentence?

• If + present continuous, present simple

• If + present simple, past simple

• If + past simple, present simple

• If + present simple, present simple

Give an example of a First Conditional sentence.

• If the sun shines, I will wear a raincoat.

• If I study hard, I will fail the exam.

• If it rains, I will bring an umbrella.

• If it snows, I will go skiing.

When do we use the Second Conditional?

• When talking about likely situations in the past

• When discussing facts or general truths

• When talking about unlikely or impossible situations in the present or future.

• When describing habitual actions

Complete the sentence: If it rains, I ____________ my umbrella.

• eat

• leave

• take

• dance

In the First Conditional, the if-clause uses which tense?

• simple present

• simple past

• past perfect

• present continuous

What is the key word used in Second Conditional sentences?

• could

• might

• should

• would

If you study hard, you ____________ good grades. Which conditional is this?

• got

• might get

• have gotten

• will get

What is the structure of a First Conditional sentence?

• If + present continuous, will + base form of the verb.

• If + past simple, will + base form of the verb.

• The structure of a First Conditional sentence is 'If + present simple, will + base form of the verb.'

• If + present simple, would + base form of the verb.

If I had more money, I ____________ a new car. Which conditional is this?

• will buy

• have bought

• would buy

• could buy

What is the difference between First and Second Conditional sentences?

• First Conditional sentences are used for real or possible situations, while Second Conditional sentences are used for hypothetical or unlikely situations.

• First Conditional sentences are used for hypothetical situations, while Second Conditional sentences are used for real situations.

• First Conditional sentences are used for unlikely situations, while Second Conditional sentences are used for possible situations.

• First Conditional sentences are used for past situations, while Second Conditional sentences are used for future situations.