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part 5:
conditionals
ZERO
CONDITIONAL

to talk about
things that are
Examples: ALWAYS TRUE,
When I’m too tired to cook, I order
whether they are
take-out. scientific facts or
When the storm arrives, it floods the personal beliefs
streets.
To form sentences in the zero
conditional, we use:

if / when + present simple +


present simple

If you mix red and blue, you get purple.


If babies are hungry, they cry.
If you touch a fire, you get burned.
Expressing
General Truths TIP: In zero conditional, we
often replace "if" with "when.

If/When you heat ice, it melts.


If/When I drink too much coffee, I
get a headache.
Talking About
Routines
When I wake up, I always drink coffee
first.
When he goes to work, he rides his
bicycle.
When I arrive in the morning, I check my
email first.
TARGET QUESTION:
Think of a fact that is always true for you.
Zero conditionals

1. If children eat too much sugar, they ______________________. (to become overweight)

2. When you mix blue and yellow, you ______________________. (to get green)

3. If I talk to him right after he wakes up, he _________________. (to get annoyed)

4. When lactose intolerant people drink milk, they ___________. (to feel sick)

5. If you stay under the sun too much, your skin______________. (to get sunburnt)
Zero conditionals

6. When you exercise regularly, you ______________________. (to become healthy)

7. When my husband cooks, he _________________________. (to burn the food)

8. If you eat too much, ________________________. (to gain weight)

9. I always bring my umbrella when it ___________. (to rain)

10. When plants don't get enough water, they __________. (to die)
FIRST
CONDITIONAL

to talk about
things that might
Examples: happen if an action
If I go to the disco, I will dance a lot. takes place.
If my friends remember my birthday,
I will be happy.
To make sentences in the first
conditional, we use:

if / when + present simple +


will + infinitive (without 'to')

If she doesn't do her homework, the teacher


will get mad.
If the sun shines, I will walk around town.
If we travel to London, we will visit the
museums.
Probabilities
If it snows a lot tomorrow, the city will
cancel school.
If it rains tomorrow, I will not go on my
hike.
If we complete this project under budget,
the customer will be thrilled.
Future
Consequences
NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES

Pizza sounds amazing for dinner! But if I eat


it, I’ll feel terrible about it in the morning.
If we don’t complete this project on time,
the boss will be furious.

POSITIVE CONSEQUENCES
Sure, salads seem boring sometimes. But if I
eat something healthy, I’ll sleep better.
If you develop an effective self-care routine,
you will be able to manage stress and
anxiety better.
Promises and
Warnings
PROMISES
If you cook dinner tonight, I will do
the dishes.

WARNINGS
If you do that one more time, I won’t
let you go to the party tomorrow
night!
If you don’t pay your invoice
immediately, we will cancel your
subscription.
TARGET QUESTION:
Think of a promise that you always told your
sons when they were young.
First Conditional
1. If I ________ (to study), I ________ (to pass) the exams.

2. If you _____ (to want) I _______ (to stay) with you.

3. If you _____ (to go) to the supermarket, I ______ (to cook) dinner.

4. If I _____ (to go) out tonight, I _______ (to go) to the cinema.

5. If we ______ (not see) each other tomorrow, we _______ (to see) each other next week.
First Conditional
6. They ________ (to go) to the party if they _______ (be) invited.

7. They _________ (to go) on holiday if they ________(have) time.

8. We _______ (be) late if we ________ (not hurry).

9. She _______ (to take) a taxi if it _________(to rain).

10. I ______ (to buy) a new dress if I ______ (have) enough money.

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