Conditional - Types Zero, One, Two & Three + Wishes (PDF Download)

  🔹 Zero Conditional We use the Zero Conditional to talk about general truths, facts, and things that always happen under certain conditions — often related to science, routines, or rules. Examples: If you mix red and blue, you get purple. Plants die if they don't get sunlight. When water freezes, it expands. Structure: if/when + present simple → present simple 📝 Exercise – Put the verbs in the correct form: If you (drop) ____________ a glass, it (break) ____________. People (feel) ____________ tired if they (not sleep) ____________ well. If the alarm (ring) ____________, the staff (evacuate) ____________ the building. 🔹 First Conditional The First Conditional is used for real or likely situations in the future. It talks about what will happen if a certain condition is met. Examples: If she studies hard, she'll pass the test. We'll leave early if the weather is bad. When I see him, I'll give him your message. Structure: ...

The Conditional: Type Zero & One (Examples + Exercises)

Zero Conditional (Type Zero)

We use the Zero Conditional to describe things that are always true or generally happen under certain conditions — especially for facts, routines, or scientific truths.

Examples:

  • If you skip breakfast, you feel hungry by mid-morning.

  • Metal expands when you heat it.

  • When people don’t sleep enough, they become irritable.

Structure:

  • If/When + Present Simple, Present Simple

Exercise – Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets:

  1. If you (mix) __________ blue and yellow, it (make) __________ green.

  2. Plants (die) __________ if they (not get) __________ enough sunlight.

  3. If a student (talk) __________ during the exam, the teacher (ask) __________ them to leave.

First Conditional (Type One)

We use the First Conditional to talk about possible future events or situations, and their likely outcomes. These are real possibilities based on current conditions.

Examples:

  • If she studies tonight, she’ll pass the quiz tomorrow.

  • They’ll get a seat if they arrive early.

  • When I get home, I’ll make dinner.

You can also use unless, as long as, as soon as, or in case instead of “if.”

Examples:

  • I’ll call you as soon as I arrive.

  • Unless it’s urgent, don’t call me during the meeting.

  • He’ll bring his umbrella in case it rains.

  • You can join the trip as long as you pay the deposit.

Structure:

  • If/When + Present Simple, Will + Infinitive


First Conditional Exercise – Complete with the correct form of the verbs in brackets:

  1. If the shop __________ (close) early, we __________ (go) somewhere else.

  2. He __________ (get) stuck in traffic if he __________ (leave) after 8 a.m.

  3. If they __________ (practice) every day, they __________ (improve) quickly.

  4. You __________ (burn) the food if you __________ (not watch) the oven.

  5. If we __________ (not buy) snacks, we __________ (be) hungry later.

  6. She __________ (not find) the place if she __________ (not use) a map.

  7. If I __________ (meet) Laura later, I __________ (invite) her to the event.

  8. They __________ (not make) it on time unless they __________ (take) a taxi.

  9. I __________ (give) you a reminder in case you __________ (forget).

  10. You __________ (have) a great time as long as you __________ (join) the tour.