Things that are generally true vs Real or probably future situations (zero and first conditionals) If you don't

have a ticket, you can't get on the train. If you haven't got a ticket, you'll have to get one now. If you want to learn the piano, you have to practise. If you want to pass your piano exam, you'll have to practise. If there is a typhoon, we'll cancel the picnic. If there is a typhoon, all classes are cancelled. If you lock him in the house all day, he barks his head off. If you take him for a walk, he'll be really happy. If you tell her how clever she is, she'll let you borrow the car. If you disagree with him, he just gets angry. If you ask Sue to help you, she'll show you how to do it. If you ask her to do anything, she always says she's busy. If you call their hot line, you just get a recorded message. If you call her now, she'll still be at home. Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future Generally true / real future

Practise answer the questions by completing the sentences What happens if there is a black rainstorm? If there is__________________________________________________________________ What happens in your workplace if you are sick? If you are _________________________________________________________________ What will you do if it rains at the weekend? If it rains __________________________________________________________________ What does your boss do if you are late? If you are late ______________________________________________________________

What do you think will happen if you are late tomorrow? If I am late tomorrow_________________________________________________________

Answers If you don't have a ticket, you can't get on the train. If you haven't got a ticket, you'll have to get one now. If you want to learn the piano, you have to practise. If you want to pass your piano exam, you'll have to practise. If there is a typhoon, we'll cancel the picnic. If there is a typhoon, all classes are cancelled. If you lock him in the house all day, he barks his head off. If you take him for a walk, he'll be really happy. If you tell her how clever she is, she'll let you borrow the car. If you disagree with him, he just gets angry. If you ask Sue to help you, she'll show you how to do it. If you ask her to do anything, she always says she's busy. If you call their hot line, you just get a recorded message. If you call her now, she'll still be at home. [Example answers others are possible] What happens if there is a black rainstorm? If there is a black rainstorm, schoolchildren stay at home. What happens in your workplace if you are sick? If you are sick, you have to call in and bring a doctor's note. What will you do if it rains at the weekend? If it rains at the weekend, I'll stay in and watch TV. What does your boss do if you are late? If you are late, my boss goes absolutely mad. What do you think will happen if you are late tomorrow? If I am late tomorrow, nothing will happen as the boss is away. Generally true Real future Generally true Real future Real future Generally true Generally true Real future Real future Generally true Real future Generally true Generally true Real future