First Conditional
If I go out tonight, I ___ (go) to the cinema.
will go
If I ___ (be) you, I ___ (get) a new job.
were / 'd get
If we wait here, we ___ (be) late.
will be
What is the furthest you teacher has ever travelled?
USA
If it will rain tomorrow, we will stay home.
A) We cannot use "will" in the if-clause.
B) We cannot use "rain" with "tomorrow."
C) We must use "would."
D) There is no mistake.
Answer: A
Correct sentence: If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home.
If you get back late, I ___ (be) angry.
will be
If the cardigan __ (not/be) so expensive, I __ (buy ) it.
A) weren't / would buy
They will go on holiday if they ___ (have) time.
'll go / have
What is your teacher's favourite car brand?
VW
Complete the rule:
First Conditional = If + __________ , will + __________
If + present simple, will + base verb
We ___ (be) late if we ___ (not/hurry).
'll be / don't hurry
We __ (visit) __ (go) to Paris.
B) would visit/ went
I __ (text) him if had his number.
C) would text / had
What is your teacher's dog's name and breed?
Whippet, Stefuś
What's the difference in meaning?
If I see Sarah tomorrow, I'll talk to her.
If I saw Sarah tomorrow, I'd talk to her.
The first speaker thinks seeing Sarah is likely/possible.
The second speaker thinks seeing Sarah is less likely or imaginary.
If you ___ (not/want) to go out, I ___ (cook) dinner at home.
don't want / 'll cook
If I __ (be) you, I _ (apply) for the job.
A) Were / would apply
We ___ (not/be) late again if we ___(buy) a new car, but we never will because you're a scrooge.
wouldn't, bought
What class does your teacher attend on Sunday mornings?
Yoga
Two students say:
A: If I pass my driving test, I'll buy a car.
B: When I pass my driving test, I'll buy a car.
What is the difference in meaning?
Student A is not sure they will pass the test. Passing is a possibility.
Student B believes they will pass the test. Passing is expected or certain.
If we ___ (not/see) each other tomorrow, we ___ (see) each other next week.
don't see / will see
If she ___ (have) the dress, she __ (wear) it tonight.
A) had / would wear
If the weather ___ (not/improve) , we ___ (not/have) a picnic tomorrow. But the forecast looks promising :)
doesn't improve / won't have
What is the craziest adventure your teacher has planned for the near future? :D
Canyoning on Madeira
A student says:
"I have a job interview tomorrow, but I don't think I'll get the job."
Which sentence is better?
A. If I get the job, I'll celebrate.
B. If I got the job, I'd celebrate.
Explain why.
B is better because the speaker thinks getting the job is unlikely. The Second Conditional is often used when we imagine a situation that is not very likely to happen.