Mastering Conditional Sentences

What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

• If + present continuous, present continuous

• If + future simple, future simple

• If + past simple, past simple

• If + present simple, present simple

Provide an example of a zero conditional sentence.

• If you drop a ball, it floats.

• If you heat ice, it melts.

• If you mix red and blue, you get purple.

• If it rains, the ground gets wet.

When do we use the zero conditional?

• We use the zero conditional for general truths and facts.

• We use the zero conditional for hypothetical situations.

• We use the zero conditional for personal opinions.

• We use the zero conditional for future predictions.

What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

• If + present simple, will + base verb

• If + present continuous, might + base verb

• Unless + present simple, will + base verb

• If + past simple, would + base verb

Provide an example of a first conditional sentence.

• If I had a car, I would drive to work.

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

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

• If it rains, we will stay indoors.

When do we use the first conditional?

• We use the first conditional for past events.

• We use the first conditional to express real possibilities in the future.

• We use the first conditional to express wishes.

• We use the first conditional for hypothetical situations.

What is the difference between zero and first conditional sentences?

• Zero conditional uses 'if' for hypothetical situations; first conditional uses 'unless'.

• Zero conditional is for specific instances; first conditional is for general truths.

• Zero conditional is for general truths; first conditional is for real future possibilities.

• Zero conditional is for future events; first conditional is for past events.

Complete the sentence: If it rains, __________.

• I will play outside.

• I will wash my car.

• I will go for a walk.

• I will stay indoors.

Complete the sentence: If you heat ice, __________.

• it melts into water.

• it turns into a gas.

• it evaporates into steam.

• it freezes into solid ice.

True or False: Zero conditional sentences express general truths.

• False

• True

• Zero conditional sentences express future possibilities.

• Zero conditional sentences express hypothetical situations.