Understanding Conditionals and Modals

What is the zero conditional used for?

• The zero conditional is used for expressing wishes.

• The zero conditional is used for past events.

• The zero conditional is used for hypothetical situations.

• The zero conditional is used for general truths and facts.

Complete the sentence: If it rains, I ___ (stay) indoors. [a general truth]

• go outside

• play in the rain

• ignore the weather

• stay

What is the structure of the first conditional?

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

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

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

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

Complete the sentence: If you study hard, you ___ (pass) the exam. [it's quite likely]

• will pass

• could pass

• might pass

• should pass

What does the second conditional express?

• Past events and their results.

• Future possibilities and their consequences.

• Real situations and their outcomes.

• Imaginary situations and their possible outcomes.

Complete the sentence: If I were you, I ___ (take) that job.

• should take

• would take

• could take

• might take

What is the modal verb for obligation?

• could

• might

• should

• must

Complete the sentence: You ___ (not smoke) in the hospital. [written on a notice]

• might not smoke

• mustn't smoke

• can smoke

• needn't smoke

What is the difference between 'must' and 'have to'?

• 'Must' is a synonym for 'should', and 'have to' is a synonym for 'can'.

• 'Must' is used for future events, while 'have to' is for past events.

• There is no difference; both can be used interchangeably.

• The difference is that 'must' implies a personal obligation, while 'have to' suggests an obligation due to external factors.

Complete the sentence: You ___ apply for a visa to be able to enter the country. [obligation; one person explaining the rules to another]

• must

• can

• have to

• needn't