CONDITIONALS

Zero Conditional: certainty

IF condition result

present simple present simple

If you heat ice it melts.

We can also use when instead of if, for example:
When I get up late I miss my bus.
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10. .. if you don't wear a seat belt.

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being killed

11. If , take an aspirin.

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IF condition result

present simple WILL + base verb

If it rains I will stay at home.

Sometimes, we use shall, can, or may

instead of will, for example: If you are good today, you can watch TV tonight.

CHECKING YOUR UNDESTANDING

1. If you dont study, you _______________(fail) the test.

2. We will die if we ________________(not get) help soon!

3. If you _____________(look) in the fridge, you will find some cold drinks.

4. If there __________(be) no oil in the engine, the car will break down.

5. I will lend you my umbrella if you _____________(need) it.

6. The sea level will rise if the planet __________(get) hotter.

7. If you _________(eat) your sandwiches now, you wont have anything for lunch!

8. You ______________(be) safe in an accident if you _____________(wear) your

seatbelt

9. If he _________________(save) all his money, he _________________(be able to

go) on holiday to Canada.

10. I _________________(not come) with you if you _________________(not bring)

John!