Conditionals Quiz

What is the structure of a zero conditional sentence?

• If clause (past perfect) + main clause (would have + past participle)

• If clause (present simple) + main clause (present simple)

• If clause (past simple) + main clause (would + infinitive)

• If clause (present continuous) + main clause (will + infinitive)

Which of the following is an example of a first conditional sentence?

• If you heat ice, it melts.

• If she had known, she would have come.

• If it rains, we will stay indoors.

• If I were you, I would study harder.

What type of conditions does the second conditional express?

• Real or likely conditions

• Guaranteed results

• General truths

• Hypothetical or unlikely conditions

Which sentence is an example of a zero conditional?

• If I were rich, I would travel the world.

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

• If I had time, I would help you.

• If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.

In a third conditional sentence, what is the structure of the main clause?

• might + infinitive

• would have + past participle

• will + infinitive

• would + infinitive

Which of the following sentences uses the second conditional correctly?

• If it rains, we are staying home.

• If I find your book, I will call you.

• If she had known, she would come.

• If I were taller, I would play basketball.

What is a characteristic of the zero conditional?

• It is used for past events.

• It expresses future possibilities.

• It is used for general truths.

• It describes hypothetical situations.

Which modal can be used in the main clause of a first conditional?

• were

• might

• had

• would

What is the correct form of the if clause in a second conditional?

• If clause (past simple)

• If clause (present simple)

• If clause (future simple)

• If clause (present perfect)

Which of the following sentences is an example of a third conditional?

• If it rains, we will go inside.

• If she had studied, she would have passed.

• If you heat ice, it melts.

• If I were you, I would apologize.