Zero, first & second conditional 2N & 2P

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Understanding the conditional sentences

Mr Mavili

What do you remember about the zero and first conditional?

Lesson Objective

In this lesson, I will know the how to use the zero, first and second conditional and also know the differences between them.

Zero conditional

(If - then sentences)

If you heat ice, it melts!

If babies are hungry, they cry. 

What will happen?

The ZERO conditional

• We use the ZERO conditional  to talk about facts
• It's is always true 
  
  

Which tense(s) do we use with the zero conditional?
eg. If babies ARE hungry, they CRY.

Structure of the zero conditional

             > If this happens,       then that happens. 

               If clause          +         main clause

if + present simple           +         present simple

Always a COMMA when the if part is in the beginning of the sentence.

What tense is used in the if clause of the zero conditional?

1. Past simple
2. Present perfect
3. Present continuous
4. Present simple

Which of the following is a correct example of the zero conditional?

1. If it will rain, the ground gets wet.
2. If it is raining, the ground gets wet.
3. If it rained, the ground got wet.
4. If it rains, the ground gets wet.

What is the main clause in the zero conditional?

1. Past simple
2. Present perfect
3. Present continuous
4. Present simple

When does the if clause require a comma?

1. When it comes after the main clause
2. When it is at the beginning of the sentence
3. When it is followed by a conjunction
4. When it is at the end of the sentence

What is the correct structure for the zero conditional?

1. If + present simple, present simple
2. If + present continuous, present simple
3. If + past simple, present simple
4. If + present perfect, present simple

Complete with a zero conditional:
If it ... (rain), the grass ... (get) wet.

Finish the sentence in the zero conditional:
If you have no electricity...

First conditional

(If - then sentences)

Assignment

In the next video 2 conditionals are used. The ZERO conditional that we already studied and a new conditional. Write down an example of the 'new' conditional. 

Write down the examples you have of the ''new conditional''

First conditional

If + present simple + Will + infinitive

First conditional

If + present simple + Will + infinitive

eg. If it rains I won't go to the park.

First conditional

If + present simple + Will + infinitive (the base form ''stam/hele werkwoord'').

eg. If it rains I won't go to the park.

The first conditional describes things that you think are likely to happen in the future

Which sentence represents the first conditional?

1. If I exercise, I feel more energetic.
2. If I exercise, I will feel more energetic.
3. If I will exercise, I feel more energetic.
4. If I exercise, I felt more energetic.

Identify the correct first conditional sentence.

1. If it rains, we don't have a picnic.
2. If it rains, we won't have a picnic.
3. If it rain, we won't have a picnic.
4. If it rain, we won't have a picnic.

Choose the correct first conditional sentence.

1. If she will study, she passes the exam.
2. If she studies, she passed the exam.
3. If she studies, she will pass the exam.
4. If she studied, she would pass the exam.

What is the correct first conditional sentence?

1. If it snow, we build a snowman.
2. If it snows, we will build a snowman.
3. If it snows, we build a snowman.
4. If it snow, we will build a snowman.

Second conditional

(If - then sentences)

Second conditional

If + past simple, + would+ infinitive

Second conditional

If + past simple + would + infinitive

eg. If he arrived late, he wouldn't get the job.

Second conditional

If + past simple + would + infinitive

eg. If he arrived late, he wouldn't get the job.

Did he arrive late?

Second conditional

If + past simple + would + infinitive

eg. If he arrived late, he wouldn't get the job.

Did he arrive late?

No, he didn't!!!!

Second conditional

If + past simple, + would+ infinitive

eg. If he arrived late, he wouldn't get the job.

The second conditional describes things that would happen if the condition is met.

What is the main verb form used in the if-clause of a second conditional sentence?

1. Present simple
2. Past perfect
3. Present continuous
4. Past simple

What does the second conditional express?

1. It expresses an unreal or unlikely situation in the present or future.
2. It expresses a certain future event.
3. It expresses a real situation in the past.
4. It expresses a general truth.

Which of the following is the correct second conditional sentence?

1. If I won the lottery, I will travel the world.
2. If I win the lottery, I would travel the world.
3. If I won the lottery, I would travel the world.
4. If I win the lottery, I will travel the world.

What is the structure of the second conditional?

1. If + past simple, would + base form
2. If + past simple, will + base form
3. If + present simple, would + gerund
4. If + present simple, will + base form

Give me 1 example of the zero, first and second conditional.

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