ZERO CONDITIONAL

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

main clause “if” / “when” clause

The grass grows if/when it rains.

A) 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.

FIRST CONDITIONAL
When we talk about possible or hypothetical situations. We use the first conditional when
there is a real possibility that something will happen in the future.

IF ..., I'll (= I will) ...

I'll (= I will) ... IF

Instead of will, we can use other modal verbs, e.g. can, might, may, must, should.

A) Match the beginning of each sentence in A with its end in B.

A B
 1. I will phone you ...... a if you make so much noise.
2. If you wash the dishes, ...... b we won’t be able to play basketball.
3. You will make Grandma very happy ...... c if I arrive before you.
4. If it doesn’t stop raining, ...... d if you visit her today.
5. John won’t be tired ...... e if he goes to bed soon.
6. The baby won’t sleep ...... f I will dry them.

B) Complete the sentences with the verb in brackets.

1. If my aunt comes to visit, she .......................... (give) us a present.

2. If it doesn’t rain, we .......................... (go) to the beach.

3. If it .......................... (snow) tonight, we will make a snowman tomorrow.

4. If you don’t try, you .......................... (not succeed).

5. If you .......................... (bring) the sandwiches for the picnic, I will bring the drinks.

6. If he talks too long, his parents .......................... (not let) him use the phone.

7. He will turn on the heater if it .......................... (get) too cold.

8. You won’t understand the questions unless you .......................... (read) the book.

C) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets.

1. If we ...................... (go) to London, we ...................... (visit) my friend George.

2. If she ...................... (do) well in her exams, my sister ...................... (go) to university.

3. Jenny ...................... (not eat) supper if she ...................... (eat) all that ice cream.

4. My brother ...................... (drive) us to the cinema if we ...................... (ask) him.

5. Uncle Tim ...................... (phone) us if he ...................... (want) to come with us

D) Circle the correct words.

1. Andrew will water the garden if he comes / will come home.

2. We will buy our tickets if we will have / have enough money.

3. We will be late for the show unless you hurry / will hurry.

4. I will take / take an umbrella if it rains.

5. If it is / will be a nice day tomorrow, we will go for a bike ride.

6. He won’t cross the road unless he will see / sees the green light.