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    The document summarizes two types of conditional sentences: 1) Zero conditional - Used to talk about facts or things that are always true when a certain condition is met. They use the present simple tense. 2) First conditional - Used to talk about possible outcomes based on present actions. The if clause refers to a possible condition in the present, and the result clause refers to the probable consequence in the future. They use the present simple tense in the if clause and future simple in the result clause. The document provides examples of how to form and use both types of conditional sentences correctly. It also notes some variations and considerations when using conditional sentences.

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    The document summarizes two types of conditional sentences: 1) Zero conditional - Used to talk about facts or things that are always true when a certain condition is met. They use the present simple tense. 2) First conditional - Used to talk about possible outcomes based on present actions. The if clause refers to a possible condition in the present, and the result clause refers to the probable consequence in the future. They use the present simple tense in the if clause and future simple in the result clause. The document provides examples of how to form and use both types of conditional sentences correctly. It also notes some variations and considerations when using conditional sentences.

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    Real Conditionals

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    The document summarizes two types of conditional sentences: 1) Zero conditional - Used to talk about facts or things that are always true when a certain condition is met. They use the present simple tense. 2) First conditional - Used to talk about possible outcomes based on present actions. The if clause refers to a possible condition in the present, and the result clause refers to the probable consequence in the future. They use the present simple tense in the if clause and future simple in the result clause. The document provides examples of how to form and use both types of conditional sentences correctly. It also notes some variations and considerations when using conditional sentences.

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    Real Conditionals

    Zero and First Contidionals

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    Types
    Zero Conditional – to talk about the facts, everyday activities. Actions that are
    real, posible to happen. It describes scientific facts or facts that are true.
    If + Present Simple, +Present Simple
    When + Present simple + Modal (can/could/might/must)
    If you boil wáter until 100°c it evaporates.
    If it rains, I carry my umbrella.
    When Anne studies hard for the exams, she can get better results in the test

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    Types

    First Conditional – It predicts posible outcomes of present actions. The if clause


    talks about the condition, and the result clause talks about the consequences.
    You can use modal verbs in your sentences. You can start the sentence with the
    If clause or with the consequence.
    If + Present Simple + Future Simple
    If + Present Simple + be going to
    If the weather is good, I will go for a walk
    If I see dark clouds, I am going to take an umbrela in case of rain.

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    To consider

    You can use “if” and “unless”, but their meanings are different.
    Unless is used to state a negative condition.
    (Unless you are superstitious, you won’t be afraid of black cats)
    Use a comma after the if clause.
    You can replace “if” with “when” especially when talking about
    general truths.
    (When you heat ice cubes, they melt)

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    Ex. 1: Complete the sentences with the Zero conditional structure

    If she eats too much chocolate,...

    If I forget my wallet,

    If a kid drinks lots of coffee,...

    He wears a mask if...

    If it rains now,...

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    Ex.2: Match these sentences using the Zero Conditional

    1. If you heat water a) You can try to visit the Sahara.


    2. If you are travelling for vacations b) There must be a stranger walking in front of it
    3. If the weather is too cold, c) They get rusty
    4. If my dog barks a lot d) they wither.
    5. If the sun shines while it is raining e) it melts.
    6. If you don’t drink water f) A rainbow can appear.
    7. If you put ice outside in the sun g) it boils.
    8. If you leave metal bars out in the rain h) you are thirsty.
    9. If you like Italian food i) You must love pizza and lasagne.
    10. If you don’t water the flowers j) it means I have to wear gloves, a jacket, and
    a scarf.

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    Ex.3: Complete the sentences using the
    correct form of verb from the brackets (1st
    Conditional)
    1. If Anne____________(practice) regularly, she _________(play) the violin very
    well.
    2. Peter__________________(not need) an instrument if he _____________(be) a
    good singer.
    3. If I ____________(share) it with my friends, I________(enjoy) my birthdays a
    lot more.
    4. Our parents______________(take) us to the mountain for the winter
    vacations if we________________(not fail) any tests.
    5. If you____________(go) shopping to the supermarket, you__________(buy)
    some chocolate.

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    The end

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