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Zero and First Conditionals Grammar

The document discusses zero and first conditionals. The zero conditional describes facts that are always true, using the present simple tense in both clauses. The first conditional describes possible future events, using the present simple in the if-clause and "will" plus an infinitive in the main clause. Examples are provided such as "If you heat ice, it melts" for zero conditional and "If my mother comes home tonight, I will take her out to dinner" for first conditional. Matching sentences are also provided to practice first conditional structures.

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Zero and First Conditionals Grammar

The document discusses zero and first conditionals. The zero conditional describes facts that are always true, using the present simple tense in both clauses. The first conditional describes possible future events, using the present simple in the if-clause and "will" plus an infinitive in the main clause. Examples are provided such as "If you heat ice, it melts" for zero conditional and "If my mother comes home tonight, I will take her out to dinner" for first conditional. Matching sentences are also provided to practice first conditional structures.

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Zero and First Conditionals

We use conditionals to describe the result of something that might happen in


the present or in the future.

They usually involve the use of ‘if’ statements. An if-clause expresses


a condition, while the main clause expresses the result. Here’s a typical
structure of all conditional sentences:

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The Zero Conditional


Zero conditionals are used to talk about facts, such as scientific facts, or when
the result of the condition is always true.

 If you heat ice, it melts.
[If + Present Simple, ….. + Present Simple]

The Present Simple is used in both clauses of the statement.


Conditional sentences can be used with other terms instead of ‘if’ such as
‘when’.

The use of ‘when’ also adds certainty to something happening.


 When the monsoon arrives, it floods the streets.

[When + Present Simple, ….+ Present Simple]

The First Conditional


Unlike the zero conditional that are generally or almost always true, the first
conditional could be associated with possible situations or a possibility of
something that is about to happen in the future.

This could be based on an event that is changing at present or could depend on


other events that might happen in the future.
In this case, ‘will’ is used in the second clause of the statement.

Example 1:

 If my mother comes home tonight, I will take her out to dinner


 I’ll take her out to dinner IF MY MOTHER COMES HOME

[If + Present Simple, ….. + will + infinitive]

 If I go to  the market, I’ll  buy my groceries.


 I’ll  buy my groceries if I go to the market.

If  I see my personal tutor, I’ll discuss my problems with him.


 I’ll  discuss my problems with my personal tutor If  I see him.
First Conditional: Match The Sentence Halves

Match the second halves of the sentences with the first halves. Put the correct letter in
the spaces.

A. you won't feel lonely

B. you'll feel warmer

C. you'll pass the exam

D. you won't get lost

E. you won't be hungry

F. you'll see better

G. you'll feel better in the morning

H. you won't get wet

1. If you put the light on, ____.


2. If you turn on the electric heater, ____.

3. If you have something to eat, ____.

4. If you go to bed earlier, ____.

5. If you take an umbrella today, ____.

6. If you ask the teacher about the grammar you don't understand, ____.

7. If you use a map, ____.

8. If you buy a cat or a dog, ____.

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