First Conditional Quiz

If it ___ (rain), I ___ (stay) at home.

• rained / would stay

• rains / stayed

• rains / will stay

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'rains / will stay' because it uses the first conditional structure, indicating a real possibility in the future. If it rains, I will definitely stay at home.

What is the correct sentence?

• If I studied, I would pass the test.

• If I study, I will pass the test.

• If I study, I passed the test.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'If I study, I will pass the test.' This is a first conditional sentence, indicating a real possibility in the future. The other options use incorrect tenses for the intended meaning.

The first conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The first conditional is indeed used to discuss real and possible future situations, making the statement true. It typically follows the structure 'if + present simple, will + base verb'.

If we ____ (leave) now, we ____ (catch) the bus.

• leaves / catch

• leave / will catch

• left / will catch

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'leave / will catch' because it uses the present simple for the condition and the future simple for the result, which is the proper structure for conditional sentences in English.

Which sentence is in the first conditional?

• If I go to bed early, I will wake up rested.

• If I went to bed early, I would wake up rested.

• If I go to bed early, I wake up rested.

Answer explanation

The first conditional is used for real and possible situations. The correct sentence, "If I go to bed early, I will wake up rested," expresses a likely future outcome based on a present condition.

If you ____ (not finish) your homework, the teacher ____ (be) upset.

• don’t finish / will be

• won’t finish / is

• isn't finish / will be

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'don’t finish / will be' because it uses the first conditional structure, indicating a possible future result (the teacher will be upset) based on a present condition (if you don’t finish your homework).

Complete the sentence:

If I save enough money, ___

Answer explanation

The sentence can be completed with a result of saving, such as 'I can buy a car' or 'I will travel'. This indicates a future action or goal that can be achieved by saving enough money.

If they ____ (practice) hard, they ____ (win) the competition.

• practices / wins

• will practice / will win

• practice / will win

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'practice / will win' because it uses the present simple for the condition and the future simple for the result, indicating that if they practice hard, they will win the competition.

Choose the correct sentence:

• If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel our "Carnita Asada".

• If it will rain tomorrow, we cancel our "Carnita Asada".

• If it rain tomorrow, we will cancel our "Carnita Asada".

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel our "Carnita Asada".' This uses the correct conditional structure, indicating a future action based on a present condition.

If you ____ (eat) all the cake, you ____ (feel) sick.

• eat / will feel

• will eat / will feel

• eats / will feel

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'eat / will feel' because it uses the present simple for the condition and the future simple for the result, indicating a cause-and-effect relationship.