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Complete the rule: If + ___, ___ will + infinitive.
Present simple (First conditional form).
Which conditional do we use for scientific facts?
Zero conditional
Make a zero conditional sentence with eat too much chocolate.
If you eat too much chocolate, you get a stomach ache.
Finish: If my dog could talk, …
e.g. If my dog could talk, he would ask for pizza.
Which conditional has this form: If + past simple, … would + infinitive?
Second conditional.
Which conditional do we use for real possibilities in the future?
First conditional
Make a first conditional sentence with study hard.
If you study hard, you will pass the test.
Make a first conditional sentence about aliens visiting Earth.
e.g. If aliens visit Earth, we will hide in the basement.
Complete the rule: If + present simple, … present simple.
Zero conditional.
Which conditional do we use for imaginary or unlikely situations in the present/future?
Second conditional
Make a second conditional sentence with win the lottery.
If I won the lottery, I would buy a spaceship.
Make a second conditional sentence about Messi becoming a teacher.
e.g. If Messi were a teacher, I would never skip class.
Which conditional is this? If I studied more, I would pass the exam. Explain why.
Second conditional, because it uses if + past simple and would + infinitive (imaginary/unreal present/future).
What is the difference in meaning between the first and second conditional?
First = real/possible future (If I study, I will pass). Second = unreal/imaginary present or future (If I studied, I would pass).
Correct this mistake: If I will see him, I will tell him.
If I see him, I will tell him.
Create a funny but true zero conditional sentence.
e.g. If you don’t sleep, you get grumpy.