Conditionals zero and first

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Conditionals zero and first

If I save, I have extra money. (Zero conditional)

If I save enough money, I will buy that house. (1st cond.)

If I saved enough money, I would buy that house. (2nd)

If I had saved enough money, I would have bought that house.
(3rd)

Zero conditional

Function:

General truth (scientific facts)

Real and possible situation 

Now or always

Examples: 

If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.

If it rains, the grass gets wet.

If clause (condition)	Main clause (result)
If + present simple	present simple

The zero conditional is used for when the time being referred to is now or always and the situation is real and possible. The zero conditional is often used to refer to general truths. The tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present. In zero conditional sentences, the word "if" can usually be replaced by the word "when" without changing the meaning.

Also used when giving instructions.

If you are not sure what to do, ask Pete. 

If sparky _____ (see) the post man, he _____ (start) barking.

If you ___(freeze) water, it ___ (become) solid.

zero conditional
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Zero conditional

Function:

General truth (scientific facts)

Real and possible situation 

Now or always

Examples: 

If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.

If it rains, the grass gets wet.

If clause (condition)	Main clause (result)
If + present simple	present simple

The zero conditional is used for when the time being referred to is now or always and the situation is real and possible. The zero conditional is often used to refer to general truths. The tense in both parts of the sentence is the simple present. In zero conditional sentences, the word "if" can usually be replaced by the word "when" without changing the meaning.

Also used when giving instructions.

If you are not sure what to do, ask Pete. 

First conditional

Function:

Describes a particular situation

Possible condition and its

probable result

Examples: 

If you don't drop the gun, I will shoot!

If you drop that glass, it will break.

If clause (condition)	Main clause (result)
If + present simple	will + infinitive

The type 1 conditional is used to refer to the present or future where the situation is real. The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result. In these sentences the if clause is in the simple present, and the main clause is in the simple future (will +verb).

If the man takes another step,

1. The penguin will hug the man
2. The penguin will jump in the air
3. The penguin will attack the man
4. The penguin will do a somersault

If the toy cat starts waving,

1. The cat will attack the toy.
2. The cat will mimic the toy.
3. The cat will run away.
4. The cat will attack its owner.

(1st conditional) If she
(not/go) to the meeting, I
(not/go) either.

(1st conditional) If the teacher
(give) us lots of homework this weekend, I
(not/be) happy.

If you ___ (cause) trouble, I ___(send) you to the principal.

If Liz ___ (forget) her homework again, the teacher ___ (call) her parents.

1st conditional
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Pick the Zero Conditional sentence.

1. If Julie doesn't wear a hat, she gets sunstroke.
2. If Julie wears a hat, she will be protected from the sun.
3. If Julie wore a hat, she wouldn't get sunstroke.
4. If Julie had worn a hat, she wouldn't have gotten sunstroke.

Choose the First Conditional

1. If I met the English King, I would say 'hello, sir'!
2. When water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.
3. She'll miss the bus if she doesn't leave soon.
4. She would travel to Hawaii if she were rich.

A correct example of the first conditional is..

1. If I started eating healthy, I would lose weight.
2. If he doesn't go to bed early, he won't be well rested tomorrow.
3. I could start playing the guitar if I had a guitar.
4. If it rains, he goes to work by car.

Conditionals (if- clause statement)

Drag the example to the appropriate conditional. 

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conditional 

second

conditional 

third

conditional