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If Conditional Clauses

The document discusses different types of conditional clauses in English: 1) Zero conditional describes always true facts using "if + present, present". 2) First conditional speculates about possible present/future situations using "if + present, will + infinitive". 3) Second conditional speculates about unlikely present/future situations using "if + past, would + infinitive". It then provides examples of conditional sentences and exercises for learners to practice forming conditional clauses.

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If Conditional Clauses

The document discusses different types of conditional clauses in English: 1) Zero conditional describes always true facts using "if + present, present". 2) First conditional speculates about possible present/future situations using "if + present, will + infinitive". 3) Second conditional speculates about unlikely present/future situations using "if + past, would + infinitive". It then provides examples of conditional sentences and exercises for learners to practice forming conditional clauses.

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IF CONDITIONAL

CLAUSES
(ZERO, FIRST & SECOND
CONDITIONALS)

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Grammar explanation
►The zero conditional describes situations that are always true.
(facts)
(if + present simple, ... present simple)
If you heat water to 100 degrees, it boils.
► The first conditional sentences are used to speculate about
possible situations that can really happen at present or in future.
(if + present simple, ... will + infinitive)
If he studies hard, he will pass the exams.
► In the second conditional sentences we speculate about
situations that will probably never happen at present or in future.
(if + past simple, ... would + infinitive)
If I had a lot of money, I would travel around the world.
Match the sentences with their correct ending.

1. If you mix black and white, a. it floats.


2. If you don't water flowers, b. it turns to ice.
3. When you heat ice, c. you get dough.
4. If you freeze water, d. it melts.
5. When you tickle her, e. they die.
6. If you mix flour and water, f. she laughs.
7. When the teacher gives us
homework, g. you get grey.
8. If you pour oil on water, h. she always does it.
First conditional clause
Condition result

If + present simple, will + infinitive


If she comes late, her boss will be very angry

Her boss will be very angry if she comes late.

Will + infinitive + if + present simple

Result Condition
Complete the sentences with the words in parenthesis . (First
conditional clause.)
1. He ________ so happy if he passes the exam. (to be)
2. If she ________ to my party, she won’t meet my other friends. (not
/come)
3. If John _________ late again, the hockey trainer will be furious. (to
arrive)
4. We __________________ if the weather is good. (to go)
5. You will be really tired tomorrow if you ___________ to bed soon. (to
go)
6. If she _______ her homework now, she will be free all tomorrow. (to
do)
7. We _________________ out if there is no food at home. (to eat)
8. He will find life much easier if he ________________ more often. (to
smile)
9. If it’s hot, we __________________ for a swim next week. (to go)
10. If the bus __________ on time, I won’t miss the football. (to be)
Match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct endings, to
make logical conditional sentences.

• If I were taller, a. … if I thought he really loved me.


• 2. I'd buy a new computer… b. … you lost your job?
• 3. How would you feel if… c. … if you apologized.
• 4. If you could visit any country in the
• world, d. … I'd come to the party with you.
• 5. He'd be really upset… e. … if he knew about the theft.
• 6. I'd marry him tomorrow… f. … I wouldn't have to wear high
heeled
• shoes.
• 7. I would forgive you… g. … if I had enough money.
• 8. If I didn't feel so ill, h. … where would you go?

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