Conditionals 0 1 & 2
Conditionals 0 1 & 2
Conditionals 0 1 & 2
Zero Conditional
We use the zero conditional to talk about permanent truths, such as scientific facts, and general habits
Answers: 1. If my husband cooks, he burns the food. 2. If Audrey doesn't wear a hat, she gets sunstroke. 3. If children
don't eat well, they aren't healthy. 4. If you mix water and electricity, you get a shock. 5. If people eat too many sweets,
they get fat. 6. If children play outside, they don't get overweight.
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First Conditional
We use the first conditional to talk about a real possibility.
2. If we _______ (not / see) each other tomorrow, we ______ (see) each other next week.
Answers: 1. If you get back late, I'll be angry. 2. If we don't see each other tomorrow, we'll see each other next week.
3. I'll buy a new dress if I have enough money. 4. She'll cook dinner if you go to the supermarket. 5. They'll go on holiday
if they have time. 6. We'll be late if we don't hurry. 7. She'll take a taxi if it rains. 8. I won't go if you don't come with me
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Second Conditional
We use the second conditional to talk about improbable or impossible situations in the present or future
Ex: If I spoke (speak) perfect English, I would have (have) a good job.
2. If she _________________ (pass) the exam, she _________________ (be) able to enter university.
5. They _________________ (have) more money if they _________________ (not / buy) so many clothes
8. They _________________ (go) to Spain on holiday if they _______________ (like) hot weather.
Answers: 1. If we lived in Mexico, I would speak Spanish. 2. If she passed the exam, she would be able to enter university.
3. She would be happier if she had more friends. 4. We would buy a house if we decided to stay here. 5. They would have
more money if they didn't buy so many clothes 6. We would come to dinner if we had time. 7. She would call him if she
knew his number. 8. They would go to Spain on holiday if they liked hot weather.