The zero conditional or 0 conditional which is used for results that are always true. Test your understanding of zero, first and second conditionals. This second conditional exercise checks your ability to use the second conditional in regular sentences, negative sentences, and questions. If i had a million pounds, i would buy a big yacht. Read the story and complete the test at the bottom of the page.
Read the questions below and decide which answer best fits each space. Certainty it is used to talk about real or possible situations which are always true. Zero, first and second conditionals english esl worksheets for distance learning and physical classrooms. The zero conditional is a sentence which is used to refer to a real situation or a general truth. Zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third conditional and mixed conditional. The important thing about the zero conditional is that the condition always has the same result. Conditionals interactive and downloadable worksheet. This video is devoted to the three main types of conditional sentences first, second and third. We use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true, especially for laws and rules. The past tense in the ifclause does not show past time.
Unreal or imaginary situations in the present or future. Ifconditionals exercises pdf sentences type 0, 1, 2, 3. English conditional sentences first, second, third. Which conditional is used to talk about past situations that did not happen. If my grandmother had been alive, she would have been 95 now. I marco has just arrived at a language school in edinburgh. First conditional vs second conditional we use the first conditional and the second conditional to talk about present or future situations we use the first conditional to talk about possible situations, things that may easily happen. Live worksheets english english as a second language esl conditionals zero, first, and second conditionals zero, first, and second conditionals id. Second conditional exercise 1 perfect english grammar. English class learn english conditionals grammar conditional sentence grammar exercises zero one free education teaching jobs writing skills.
Fill each space with the correct form of the verbs to make either first or second conditionals. As mentioned before, these parts can be arranged with either the condition coming first and the result second, or the result coming first and the condition second. In the second conditional sentences after i, he, she and it we can use both was and. First and second conditionals page 2 of 3 test english. Zero, first and second conditionals english esl worksheets for. Second conditional exercises pdf i would take my umbrella if it rained. According to the weather forecast there is a chance of snow tomorrow. I can imagine what my life would be like if i won the lottery. Use the first and second conditional to complete the sentences. When do you use zero conditional and when do you use the first conditional in grammar. To form the zero conditional structure formed we use the present tense in both the condition and result part of the sentence. Conditionals and unreal past zero and first conditionals. We use the first conditional to express something that will probably happen in the future.
First and second conditionals exercise 1 put the verb. First and second conditional lingua house innovation in learning tm a a a a english grammar 4 practice 3 look at the situations below. Conditional 1 first conditional conditional 2 second conditional would. Zero conditional first conditional second conditional third conditional mixed conditionals home.
Zero, first, and second conditionals interactive worksheet. Pdf created with pdffactory pro trial version title. Conditionals table 0, 1st, 2nd, third, mixed conditional. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals. Zero, first and second conditionals english esl worksheets for distance learning and. If you are using it for revision, dont even sneak a peek. It usually begins with the words when, if and unless. Second conditional exercise english grammar exercises. Lets look at each conditional to see how we use them. In this exercise you will practise the zero, first, second and third conditionals exercise instructions. English grammar practice exercise, upperintermediate advanced level. Where possible, try to use other modal verbs instead of will or would, for example can, could, might, may. An exercise to practice zero, first and second conditionals. For example, if it is sunny, make sure you bring some sunscreen.
Zero and first conditional structures break into english. Please contact me if you have any questions or ntact. Decide which conditional is best for the following sentences and put the words in brackets into the correct form. If you want to play a musical instrument, you have to practice.
A condition is what must happen before something else can happen. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. Zero conditional is used to express a general truth or a scientific fact. All questions 5 questions 6 questions 7 questions 8 questions. The result of the condition is an absolute certainty. Use zero and first conditional clauses to complete the sentences. English esl first conditional worksheets most downloaded. The first conditional describes a particular situation, whereas the zero conditional describes what happens in general. In this section we will cover all four english conditional. We are going to study the structure and analyze many examples, so in order to understand this. The first conditional describes things that i think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second conditional talks about things that i dont think will really happen. A conditional is a sentence or part of a sentence that expresses a condition. I could do so many things, and my life would be so different.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Second conditional sentences english grammar exercises. Conditional exercises about the zero, first, second and third conditionals. Decide if they are impossiblehypothetical or possible and form a conditional sentence for each one. If i have enough time tomorrow, i will come and see you. Zero conditional when we are thinking about facts which are generally true, we use. You can see in the examples about the condition always has the same result. The 1st conditional or first conditional grammar point we use to talk about results of probable situations in. Patrick is deciding whether to go to france or spain on his next holiday.
This second conditional reading gives you a chance to practice your reading comprehension skills while you see examples of the second conditional. Second conditional exercises conditional sentences. First conditional exercises pdf i will take my umbrella if it rains. First and second conditionals by zmarques this worksheet contains three exercises in the first, pupils fill in the gaps with type 1 conditional sentences, in the second they fi. It is also possible to mix the second and third conditional.
First and second conditional exercise 2 go british. Zero conditional exercise 1 perfect english grammar. Conditional 3 third conditional conditionals i wish if only. We use the zero conditional to talk about permanent truths, such as scientific facts, and.
If jan could run 100 metres in 10 seconds, he be an. The second condtional expresses unreal situations in the present or future. Zero conditional exercises pdf english grammar pdf. This worksheet was created to practice zero, first and second conditional sentences. The first conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. These sentences are heard very often whilst using the english language and it is an essential part of broadening your understanding of english in general. If you are taking this quiz at the start of our conditionals work, you may use your notes.