Conditionals: Zero, First and Second Lesson 3K

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 3

Grammar Recap:

Conditionals: Zero, First, Second and Zero

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to use the zero, first and second conditional in sentences.

Introduce the learning objective and explain its relevance.

What do you already know about conditionals?

What are Conditionals?

Conditionals are sentences that express a hypothetical situation and its consequences.

Zero: if + present simple - present simple (main clause)

First: if + present simple - will + hele ww (infinitive)

Second: if + past simple - could/would + hele ww (infinitive)

Third: if + past perfect - could/would + present perfect

Explain what conditionals are and why they are important in English.

Zero Conditional Interactive

The zero conditional is used to talk about general truths and scientific facts.

Complete the sentence: If it rains, _____

Zero: if + present simple - present simple (main clause)

Have students fill in the blank with a consequence and discuss as a class.

Which of the following is an example of the Zero Conditional?

1. If you heat ice, it melts.
2. If he studies hard, he will pass the test.
3. If they come early, we can leave on time.
4. If I had known, I would have come.

What is the form of the Zero Conditional?

1. If + Present Simple, Future Simple
2. If + Past Simple, Past Continuous
3. If + Present Perfect, Present Simple
4. If + Present Simple, Present Simple

Complete the sentence: If it rains, _____

1. the sun shines bright
2. the ground gets wet
3. the wind blows strong
4. the sky turns purple

First Conditional Interactive

The first conditional is used to talk about future possibilities.

Complete the sentence: If I go to school, _______

Present simple (if clause) - will + hele ww (main clause)

Have students fill in the blank with a consequence and discuss as a class.

Which of the following is an example of the First Conditional

1. If I won the lottery, I would be very happy.
2. If you remember it, we would be able to go.
3. My cat will stop meowing, if I give him food.
4. If I had the choice, we would go to Venice.

Which tense is used in the if-clause of the first conditional?

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

What is the first conditional used for?

1. Talking about present situations
2. Talking about future possibilities
3. Talking about hypothetical situations
4. Talking about past events

Second Conditional

The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future.

Complete the sentence: If I won the lottery, _____

past simple (if clause) - would + hele ww (main clause)

Explain when to use the second conditional and give examples.

Which verb tense do we use in the if clause of the second conditional?

1. past simple
2. past continuous
3. present perfect
4. present simple

When do we use the second conditional?

1. to describe physical appearance
2. to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future
3. to express opinions
4. to talk about past events

What is the structure of the second conditional?

1. past simple (if clause) - would + hele ww (main clause)
2. past continuous (if clause) - should + hele ww (main clause)
3. present perfect (if clause) - could + hele ww (main clause)
4. present simple (if clause) - will + hele ww (main clause)

Third Conditional

The third conditional is used to describe a fictional situation in the past that would have led to a different outcome. 

Complete the sentence: If I had done the dishes, _________

if + past perfect - could/would + present perfect

Explain when to use the second conditional and give examples.

Complete the sentence: If I had studied for the exam, __________

1. I will pass.
2. I passed.
3. I would have passed.
4. I am passing.

Practicing 

What is the correct conditional to complete this sentence: If he _____ (not miss) the train, he _____ (arrive) on time?

1. doesn't miss, would arrive
2. didn't miss, would arrive
3. didn't miss, will arrive
4. doesn't miss, will arrive

What is the correct conditional to complete this sentence: If we _____ (leave) now, we _____ (get) there on time?

1. leave, would get
2. leave, will get
3. left, would get
4. left, will get

Which conditional should be used to complete this sentence: If you _____ (eat) too much, you _____ (feel) sick?

1. eat, would feel
2. ate, would feel
3. ate, will feel
4. eat, will feel

What is the correct conditional to complete this sentence: If I _____ (study) harder, I _____ (get) better grades?

1. studied, would get
2. studied, will get
3. study, will get
4. study, would get

Fill in the blanks with the correct zero conditional: 'If you _____ (heat) ice, it _____ (melt).'

1. heat/melts
2. heats/melts
3. heated/melts
4. heat/will melt

Which of the following is the correct first conditional for the sentence 'If it _____ (rain), we _____ (stay) at home'?

1. rained/will stay
2. rains/would stay
3. rain/will stay
4. rains/will stay

Conclusion

You now know how to use the zero, first and second conditional in sentences. Great job!

Summarize the main points of the lesson and encourage students to practice using conditionals in their own writing and speaking.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.