Conditionals

A Zero Conditional [If + present simple] , [present simple]

We use the zero conditional when we talk about facts or things that are generally true.
e.g. If you press that button, the machine starts.
e.g. If you turn on the AC, the room gets cooler.
e.g. If you get an overall grade of 90%, do you skip a level?

The if-clause and main clause can also be reversed.
e.g. The machine starts if you press that button.
e.g. The room gets cooler if you turn on the AC.
e.g. Do you skip a level if you get an overall grade of 90%?

B First Conditional [If + present simple] , [will + infinitive] REAL

We use the first conditional to say that something will happen if something else happens.
e.g. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
e.g. If the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.
e.g. If you finish work early, will you come out tonight?

The if-clause and main clause can also be reversed.
e.g. You will pass the exam if you study hard.
e.g. We will go to the beach if the weather is nice.
e.g. Will you come out tonight if you finish work early?

* You can also use can, may, & might instead of will (e.g. If you get 90% on the exam, you can skip to the next level).

C Second Conditional [If + past simple] , [would + infinitive] UNREAL

We use the second conditional to talk about imaginary or very unlikely situations.
e.g. If I had $10,000,000, I would buy a big villa.
e.g. If I was you, I wouldnt buy that car. (or If I were you, I wouldnt buy that car)
e.g. If you were in my position, would you tell her the truth?

The if-clause and main clause can also be reversed.
e.g. I would buy a big villa if I had $10,000,000.
e.g. I wouldnt buy that car if I was you. (or I wouldnt buy that car if I were you.)
e.g. Would you tell her the truth if you were in my position?

* You can also use could instead of would (e.g. If I werent busy, I could help you).

Leyla Ozmenekse
 The sentences below are zero conditionals. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
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1. If I ___________ (be) late for class, my teacher ___________ (get) very angry.

2. Plants ___________ (die) if you ___________ (not/give) them water.

3. If people ___________ (eat) too much, they ___________ (get) fat.

4. If she ___________ (go) to bed late, she ___________ (not/feel) good the next day.

5. ___________ the volume ___________ (increase) if you ___________ (push) this button?

The sentences below are first conditionals. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
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1. If she ___________ (go) to London, she ___________ (visit) Buckingham Palace.

2. Hurry up! We ___________ (get) into trouble if we ___________ (be) late.

3. If you ___________ (not/do) your homework, the teacher ___________ (be) very angry.

4. John ___________ (not/find) a good job if he ___________ (not/finish) university.

5. What ___________ you ___________ (do) if you ___________ (not/pass) the exam?

The sentences below are second conditionals. Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
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1. She ___________ (be) happier if she ___________ (have) more friends.

2. If you ___________ (eat) less, you ___________ (lose) weight.

3. If I ___________ (be) you, I ___________ (not/speak) to him

4. I ___________ (not/help) you if you ___________ (not/be) my friend.

5. What ___________ you ___________ (do) if you ___________ (win) $1,000,000?

Leyla Ozmenekse
 Read the sentences and complete the gaps with the correct form of the words in brackets.
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1. If I knew his telephone number, I ___________ (call) him.

2. I would wear the white dress if I ___________ (be) you.

3. If she ___________ (do) her homework, she can go out.

4. I wont give you any chocolate if you ___________ (not/behave).

5. I always ___________ (get) a headache if I dont sleep enough.

Complete the sentences below.

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1. If I wake up early __________________________________________________.

2. My mother wont be happy if ________________________________________.

3. If I lived in London _________________________________________________.

4. What would you do if _______________________________________________.

5. If I were a millionaire _______________________________________________.

Leyla Ozmenekse