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Conditionals Part 1

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After this lesson, you will be able to tell others about the results of certain events.

Exercise 1

Sentence Practice

If you stay too long at the beach, you get sunburned.
If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.
If it is snowing, it is cold outside.
If I start smoking, I will become addicted.
If I read the newspaper, I will be informed.

Grammar Focus

There are four types of conditionals: 0 Conditional, 1st Conditional, 2nd Conditional, and 3rd Conditional. In Part 1, we will take a look at the 0 Conditional and the 1st Conditional, which both use present tense verbs.

0 Conditional

We use the 0 Conditional to talk about general truths - situations that are real and will definitely happen. The form of the 0 Conditional is: If + present tense verb, + present tense verb.

real condition → definite result
If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils.

1st Conditional

The 1st Conditional is less certain than the 0 Conditional, so it talks about things that will probably happen. The form of the 1st Conditional is: If + present tense verb, + 'will' verb.

possible condition → probable result
If you wear a sweater, you will be hot.

Conditionals as Imperatives

The sentences above follow the structure 'condition → result'. However, we can also use conditionals to give commands, requests, and advice.

If you don't understand something, ask the teacher.
If you hate someone, don't talk to them.

Exercise 2

Dialogue Practice

Read the dialogues aloud with your tutor.

Supermarket Check Out

	Shop Clerk If you buy one bottle of detergent, you will get a second one for free.
	Hyun-woo If that's the case, I'll go get another one!

Getting a Student Visa

	Immigration Officer If you want a visa to study in the U.S., you need to show us an acceptance letter from a school.
	Yan-ting Here is the acceptance letter.
	Immigration Officer Um... This acceptance letter does not say how long you will be studying.
	Yan-ting I should be studying there for four years.
	Immigration Officer I'm sorry, but if you want a student visa, your school will need to provide this information.
	Yan-ting Oh, I see...
	Immigration Officer If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Exercise 3

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of the verb: the present tense or future tense.

Example

If you learn English, you (have) more job opportunities. → "will have"

In general, if a typhoon comes, it (rain).

If a typhoon comes next week, it (rain).

If you turn the fan on now, the room (get) cooler.

Usually, if you turn the fan on, the room (get) cooler.

If they come to the party, there (be) too many people.

If you study hard, you (pass) the test.

If the air pressure is low, the weather (not be) nice.

If the air pressure is high, the weather (be) nice.

Exercise 4

Sentence Building

Talk about what happens to you when you do (or don't do) the following using the 1st Conditional.

Example

If I listen to music while I work... → "I will get distracted" / "I will work better."

If I eat too much for lunch...
If I wake up late...
If I don't eat breakfast...
If I don't shave...
If I drink water before going to bed...
If I make more money...
If I drink alcohol...