FCE ZERO, FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONAL

Conditionals

Complete First Unit 5 Grammar

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FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONAL

ZERO CONDITIONAL

Conditional sentences express a condition (If...) and the consequence of the condition. The consequence can be expressed before or after the condition:If you come to Canada, we can visit Vancouver. We can visit Vancouver if you come to Canada.

ZERO CONDITIONAL

We use ZERO conditional to express:- things which are always or generally true:If the teacher is late, it sets a bad example to the class.People tend to get annoyed if/when you shout at them.-scientific facts:When/If water boils, it evaporates.

First Conditional

We use FIRST conditional to express a future condition we think is possible or likely:- If I get the job, I´ll buy myself a new car. - If you wash the car, it will look much smarter. - I won´t phone you unless it´s urgent. - You can have an ice cream if you behave well. - You shouldn´t go swimming unless you think is safe.

Second Conditional

We use the SECOND conditional to express a present or future situation which is imaginary, contrary to the facts, impossible or improbable:-- I would go for a walk if it wasn´t so cold. - If I was/were as rich as Bill Gates, I wouldn´t work.

Grammar Structures

ZERO CONDITIONAL If / When + present simple + present simple FIRST CONDITIONALIf / When + present simple + will + verb base form SECOND CONDITIONAL If / When + past simple + would + verb base form

Practice

Exercise 1

Exercise 2

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