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Learn about Conditionals. Watch a lesson, then complete the grammar exercises and speaking tasks to improve your accuracy and score better on your language test. All about conditionals 1. Zero conditional The Zero Conditional is used to express general truths, facts, and situations that always happen when a certain condition is met. The action in the if-clause is a real or possible condition, and the result in the main clause is a direct, predictable outcome. This conditional is most often used to describe things that are always true, scientific facts, or cause-and-effect relationships. Structure: If-clause: If + present simple Main clause: present simple Form: If + subject + present simple verb + (object), subject + present simple verb . For example: If you heat water to 100°C, it (water) boils . If it rains , the ground gets wet. Use 1: General truths or facts The zero conditional is often used for universal truths or facts that are always true and do not change . These can be scientific facts or natural phenomena. Examples: If you mix red and blue, you get purple. (This is a general truth about mixing colours.) If you touch a flame, it burns. (This is a scientific fact about fire.) Use 2: Cause and effect The zero conditional is also used to describe situations where one action directly causes the other, and the result is predictable or consistent . Examples: If you water a plant, it grows. (The action of watering always leads to growth.) If you press this button, the light turns on. (This is a predictable cause-and-effect relationship.) Use 3: Personal Truths The zero conditional can also describe predictable outcomes or habits that are specific to an individual. These are not universal truths, but they consistently happen for a particular person. Additional Examples of Personal Truths: If I don’t drink coffee in the morning, I feel tired all day. If I stay up late, I always wake up grumpy. Key Features: No time reference: The zero conditional describes situations that are always true or consistent. It doesn’t refer to any specific time; the relationship is always true, regardless of when it happens. No modal verbs: The zero conditional uses only present simple in both the if-clause and the main clause, without any modal verbs like can, should, may, etc. General or predictable outcome: The result of the condition is always the same. There is no uncertainty, and the cause always leads to the effect. Examples in Everyday Context: If you add salt to water, it dissolves. This is a scientific fact that happens every time you add salt to water. If you heat ice, it melts. This is another natural fact - the result (melting) happens every time you apply heat to ice. If I don’t sleep well, I feel tired the next day. This describes a cause-and-effect situation that always occurs. Lack of sleep leads to tiredness. If it’s sunny, we go to the beach. This is a habitual situation where a specific condition (sunny weather) leads to a predictable action (going to the beach). Common Mistakes to Avoid: Using tenses other than present simple in the zero conditional. For example, "If you will heat water to 100°C, it boils" is incorrect. ❌ The correct form is: "If you heat water to 100°C, it boils." ✅ Adding modals like can, will, should in the main clause. For example, "If you heat water to 100°C, it will boil" is incorrect for zero conditional use. That would be more appropriate for the first conditional (with will for future events). Summary of the Zero Conditional: Purpose: To express general truths or cause-and-effect relationships that are always true. Structure: If + present simple, present simple. Common Uses: Scientific facts, cause-and-effect relationships, habits, universal truths. By understanding the zero conditional, you can express facts, truths, and predictable events with clarity. Please watch the lesson, then complete the grammar and speaking exercises. Zero Conditional exercises 2. The first conditional The First Conditional is used to talk about a real or possible situation in the present or future, and its likely result. It reflects conditions that are realistic or likely to happen if the condition in the "if clause" is met. Form If clause: Simple Present Main clause: Simple Future (will + base verb) Formula: If + subject + simple present, subject + will + base verb. (The order can be reversed: Main clause + If clause) Uses of the First Conditional 1. To discuss likely or possible situations in the future : Used when there is a reasonable chance the condition will happen. Example: If it rains tomorrow, we’ll stay indoors. (There’s a possibility of rain, so staying indoors is likely.) 2. To make promises or threats based on conditions: Used for commitments or consequences tied to a specific condition. Example: If you study hard, you’ll pass the exam. (Promise: Passing the exam depends on studying hard.) 3. To give warnings or advice about the future : Used to alert or guide someone about a possible outcome. Example: If you don’t hurry, you’ll miss the bus. (Warning: Missing the bus depends on not hurrying.) 4. To offer conditional suggestions or plans : Used for future plans that depend on certain events. Example: If we finish work early, we’ll go to the park. (The plan to go to the park depends on finishing work early.) 5. To express cause-and-effect relationships: Highlights the connection between an action and its consequence. Example: If you water the plants, they’ll grow faster. (Watering the plants causes faster growth.) ADDITIONAL VARIATIONS: Using modal verbs instead of "will": To express degrees of certainty, permission, or obligation. Example: If you eat too much, you might feel sick. (Might = less certain than "will.") - For more examples of using modal verbs instead of "will", please download the document below: Modal Verbs and First Conditional Additional Examples Using imperatives in the main clause: To give instructions or commands. Example: If you see John, tell him to call me. Reversed order of clauses: The "if clause" can appear after the main clause without changing the meaning. Example: You’ll miss the train if you don’t leave soon. Other time expressions in place of "if" : Words like "when," "as soon as," or "unless" can replace "if." Example: As soon as I finish, I’ll call you. Common Mistakes Using the future tense in the "if clause": ❌Incorrect: If it will rain tomorrow, we’ll stay inside. ✅Correct: If it rains tomorrow, we’ll stay inside. Mixing verb forms improperly: ❌Incorrect: If he studies, he passed the exam. ✅Correct: If he studies, he will pass the exam. Confusing First Conditional with Zero Conditional: Zero Conditional: Used for general truths. ✅Example: If you heat water, it boils. First Conditional: Used for specific future situations. ✅Example: If you heat the soup, it’ll taste better. Please watch the lesson, then complete the grammar and speaking exercises. First Conditional exercises 3. The second conditional The Second Conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations in the present or future and their imaginary results. These situations are not real now, but we imagine what could happen if they were true. Uses: 1. Unreal or Hypothetical Situations in the Present or Future The Second Conditional is used to describe situations that are not real now or are unlikely to happen in the future. Example: If I were rich, I would travel the world. (I'm not rich now, but I’m imagining what I would do if I were.) Dreams, Wishes, or Imagined Scenarios: Used to discuss dreams or wishes about something that isn’t true now. Example: If I had a superpower, I would fly. Advice or Suggestions (Polite Tone): To give advice in a polite or indirect way using if I were you. Example: If I were you, I would study harder. Unlikely Future Events: To describe events that are unlikely or almost impossible to happen in the future. Example: If aliens landed on Earth, people would panic. Key Features: Past Simple in the If-Clause: The if-clause uses the simple past tense to indicate that the situation is not real in the present. If I had wings... (I don’t have wings; this is purely imaginary.) Would + Base Verb in the Main Clause: The main clause uses would to show the imagined result. ...I would fly anywhere. Use of "Were" Instead of "Was" : In formal English, were is used with all subjects in the if-clause, even for singular subjects. If I were you, I would listen carefully. This is known as the subjunctive mood, though "was" is acceptable in informal contexts. For more examples and more detailed explanation of the use of "IF I WERE" and "IF I WAS," please download the document below. If I were or If I was Examples in Context: Hypothetical Present: If I were taller, I would play basketball. (I’m not tall, so this is imaginary.) If she had a car, she would drive to work. (She doesn’t have a car now.) Unlikely Future: If I won the lottery, I would buy a mansion. (Winning the lottery is highly unlikely.) If he met the Queen, he would be speechless. (This is unlikely to happen.) Polite Advice: If I were you, I’d apologise to her. If I were in your position, I’d take the offer. Common Mistakes: Using the wrong tense in the if-clause: ❌Incorrect: If I win the lottery, I would buy a car. ✅Correct: If I won the lottery, I would buy a car. Using "will" instead of "would" in the main clause: ❌Incorrect: If I had a million dollars, I will buy a yacht. ✅Correct: If I had a million dollars, I would buy a yacht. Mixing First and Second Conditional: ❌Incorrect: If I were you, I will talk to him. ✅Correct: If I were you, I would talk to him. Please watch the lesson, then complete the grammar and speaking exercises: Second Conditional Exercises 4. The third conditional 5. The mixed conditionals 6. Conditionals-Recap Conditionals exercises

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Talking about the future 1. Future tense (will) Uses of the Future Simple Tense ("will") The future simple tense is formed with the auxiliary verb "will" + the base form of the verb. It is commonly used to talk about future events or actions that are not predetermined. Below are the primary uses, along with examples: 1. Predictions About the Future Use the future simple to make predictions about things that might happen in the future. These predictions are often based on opinions, experiences, or evidence. Structure: Subject + will + base verb Examples: It will rain tomorrow. I think she will win the competition. The economy will improve next year. 2. Spontaneous Decisions We use the future simple for decisions made at the moment of speaking, without prior planning. Structure: Subject + will + base verb Examples: I’m thirsty. I’ll get some water. Wait a second; I’ll help you carry those bags. Someone’s at the door. I’ll answer it. 3. Promises, Offers, and Threats We use "will" to express promises, offers to help, or warnings/threats. Structure: Subject + will + base verb Examples: Promises: I will always love you. I’ll call you as soon as I get home. Offers: I’ll help you with your homework. We’ll drive you to the station if you want. Threats: If you don’t stop, I’ll tell the teacher. He’ll regret it if he doesn’t apologise. 4. Facts or Certainty About the Future Sometimes, "will" is used to state future facts or things that are expected to happen. Examples: The sun will rise at 6:30 tomorrow. Christmas will fall on a Monday this year. 5. Formal or Polite Requests (Less Common) "Will" can also be used in polite or formal requests. Examples: Will you help me with this task? Will you be able to attend the meeting? Differences from Other Future Forms "Will" vs. "Going to": "Will" is used for decisions made on the spot, while "going to" is used for plans or intentions. Example: Will: I’ll call her right now. Going to: I’m going to call her tomorrow. "Will" vs. Present Continuous for Future: Present continuous is used for arrangements or definite plans. Example: Will: I’ll meet him later. Present Continuous: I’m meeting him at 5 p.m. Future Simple Tense 2. Intentions, plans, and predictions based on evidence—going to 3. Arrangements, fixed future plans—present continuous 4. Using the Present Simple for Timetables and Schedules 5. Future continuous tense 6. Actions completed before a future time: Future perfect simple 7. Ongoing actions up until a future point: Future perfect continuous 8. Actions happening immediately—be about to Talking about the future: recap Talking about future - exercises

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