Review

workshop
Zero, First
conditional,
Gerunds and
infinitives
 Gerunds and Infinitives
Choose which of the following are correct. In some cases, both are
correct.
1. I prefer (eat) savoury foods rather than sweets.
2. My dad has managed (fix) our computer.
3. I don’t mind (do) the washing up.
4. My mother enjoys (exercise) at the gym.
5. I can’t stand (wear) glasses.
6. I like (travel) to other countries.
7. He finally admitted (lie) about doing his homework.
8. The school has agreed (postpone) exams because of COVID.
9. I hate (take) my dog for a walk when it’s raining.
10. Please stop (make) a noise. The baby is sleeping.
11. I love (listen) to the Beatles music.
12. Our teacher promised (take) us to the zoo if we worked well.
13. We must do warm up exercises before we begin (walk).
14. Today we will continue (work) from our workbooks.
15. Please remember (fetch) the children from school.
16. Please try (finish) your work on time.
17. You deserve (be) punished for driving under the influence.
18. I can’t afford (buy) a new car.
19. My dad hates (stand) in long queues.
20. John pretended (be) sick because he didn’t want to go to school.
21. The children enjoy (go) to the movies.
22. My mother avoids (speak) in public.
23. I miss (play) cricket with my friends.
24. I wouldn’t advise you skip classes before the exam.
25. I can’t bear (hear) nails on a chalkboard.
26. My dad wants to learn (fly) a helicopter.
27. My friend hopes (travel) with us when we fly to London.
(come) to school early tomorrow.
ZERO CONDITIONAL with:
‘IF’/‘WHEN’ + PRESENT SIMPLE
“if” / “when” clause main clause
If / When it rains, the grass grows.

main clause “if” / “when” clause

The grass grows if / when it rains.
The zero conditional is used to talk about things that are always, or generally, true; it is
also used to talk about scientific facts.
 Complete the sentences below by making Zero Conditional statements.

1. If I am late for class, ___

2. When he stays up very late, ___

3. People get hungry __

4. If you study hard, ___

5. When she watches a movie, __

6. When I cross the street, ___

7. I can’t do my homework __

8. He always smiles ___

9. If I miss the bus, ___

10. When you make lots of noise, __

11. Tea tastes sweet __

12. You should eat less ___

13. I always take my umbrella ___

14. When I’m sad, __

15. When he cleans the house,________________________________________ ___

ZERO CONDITIONAL with:
‘IF’/‘WHEN’ + PRESENT SIMPLE
“if” / “when” clause main clause
If/When it rains, the grass grows.

main clause “if” / “when” clause

The grass grows if/when it rains.
The zero conditional is used to talk about things that are always, or generally, true; it is also
used to talk about scientific facts.

 Match the clauses below.

1. If I am late for class, (A) if they don’t eat.

2. When he stays up very late, (B) I always look left and right.

3. People get hungry (C) my teacher gets angry.

4. If you study hard, (D) when he is happy.

5. When she watches a movie, (E) I take a taxi to work.

6. When I cross the street, (F) he is very tired the next morning.

7. I can’t do my homework, (G) the librarian gets angry.

8. He always smiles (H) if you want to lose weight.

9. If I miss the bus, (I) she likes to eat popcorn.

10. When you make lots of noise, (J) when it rains.

11. Tea tastes sweet (K) I watch a funny movie.

12. You should eat less (L) he listens to music.

13. I always take my umbrella (M) you get good grades in school.

14. When I’m sad, (N) if you add some sugar.

15. When he cleans the house, (O) if I don’t have my glasses.

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FIRST CONDITIONAL
“if” clause main clause
If it rains, … … he will bring his umbrella.
… he won’t play outside.

main clause “if” clause

He will bring his umbrella… … if it rains.
He won’t play outside …
The first conditional is used to talk about things that may possibly happen in the future.

 Complete the sentences below by making First Conditional statements. Use your
imagination!

1. If we don’t arrive on time, __

2. I will watch TV _____________________ _

3. If he gets up at 5 o’clock, __

4. We will be hungry _

5. If the phone rings, __

6. I will laugh _

7. If our exam isn’t tomorrow, __

8. They won’t buy a new car __

9. If you hit me,

10. I’ll give you ten dollars _

11. If he doesn’t take a bus, _

12. The glass will break __

13. If I don’t watch that movie __

14. My boss will get angry __

15. If the weather is nice tomorrow, _

First Conditionals

1 Fill in the gaps in the following sentences using the First Conditional.

1 If you _ (not/exercise) and eat healthily, you

(put) on weight.
2 If we (go) to the cinema, we (buy) some
popcorn.
3 If he (go) to the gym, he (get) quite muscular.
4 If you _ (not/dress) warmly, you _ (catch) a cold.
5 She (feel) sick if she (eat) too much chocolate.
6 If you _ (stretch) your arms and legs after exercise, you
(feel) much better!
7 You (get) stomachache if you __ (eat) too much
fruit.
8 If we (walk) there, it (take) us about twenty
minutes.

2 Complete the sentences below in the First Conditional using the prompts
to help you. Use the 2nd person singular.

1 do Tai Chi/be more relaxed

2 drive slower/passengers feel safer
3 suck cough sweet/sore throat get better 4
eat too late/not sleep
5 not lift heavy items properly/hurt back
6 drink milk/stomachache go
7 take vitamins/have more energy
8 drink eight glasses of water a day/ skin be sparkling!