Zero Conditional + First Conditional
Zero Conditional Structure:
Zero Conditional Structure:
When ( If ) + present simple, present simple
(Used for facts, general truths, laws of nature, routines, etc.)
True or False
True !!
Zero Conditional Structure:
When ( If ) + present simple, present simple
(Used for facts, general truths, laws of nature, routines, etc.)
Which sentence is correct in both grammar and meaning?
A. She just has finished her homework.
B. She has just finished her homework.
C. She has finished just her homework.
D. She finished just her homework.
Please tell me your answer is B !!
Can we spell 'already' differently ?
Haha, good one! 😄
Nope, "already" is always spelled the same way — there’s no alternative spelling for it in English.
But it’s fun to imagine, right? Maybe in an alternate universe it’s “alreddy” or “alredi”! 😂
❓ What does “yet” mean in the present perfect sentence?
Choose the correct meaning:
A) Something that happened a long time ago
B) Something expected to happen but hasn’t happened up to now
C) Something that happened very recently
D) Something that happened repeatedly
✅ Correct answer:
B) Something expected to happen but hasn’t happened up to now
🧠 Explanation:
“Yet” is usually used in negative sentences or questions with present perfect to talk about something that hasn’t happened but is expected to happen.
Example: I haven’t finished my homework yet. (I’m expected to finish it, but so far I haven’t.)
What are the two types of Past Participle verbs ?
Regular and Irregular
The First Conditional is used for :
Real and possible situations in the future
Situations that are likely to happen if a condition is met
Of course that is true !
This is too easy !!!
Which sentence uses "just" in the present perfect with the meaning: "a very short time ago"?
A. I have just spoken to the manager.
B. I have just one question about the policy.
C. She has just the right skills for the job.
D. We just have to finish this task before lunch.
Surely your answer is A !!
❓ Grammar Question: Using already in Present Perfect
Which sentence is correct?
A. I already have finished my homework.
B. I have already finished my homework.
C. Already I have finished my homework.
D. I have finished already my homework.
🧠 Explanation:
In present perfect, “already” usually goes between the auxiliary verb (“have/has”) and the past participle.
So, the correct order is: have + already + past participle
❓ What is a Yeti?
A) A giant snow monster who loves snowball fights ⛄️
B) A famous ice cream flavor 🥶🍦
C) A type of yet-to-be-invented robot 🤖
D) A mountain goat with a funny hat 🐐🎩
A) A giant snow monster who loves snowball fights!
(Also known as the “Abominable Snowman” — a legendary creature said to live in snowy mountains!)
If you have me, you want to share me. ( But , you shouldn't ! )
If you share me, you don’t have me. What am I?
Answer: A secret!
What is the key word to show that this First Conditional sentence is talking about the future - later , tomorrow , next week .....
If it doesn’t rain, we’ll go for a walk.
will !!!
we'll = we will
I have five cats.
Can you remember three of their names ?
Y.....
B.....
G.....
M.....
U.....
Yuki
Barry
Grogu
Monkey
Udo
Why don’t elephants use computers?
Answer: Because they’re afraid of the mouse! 🐘🖱️
❓ Which sentence uses “yet” correctly in present perfect tense?
A) I have yet finished my project.
B) Have you finished your homework yet?
C) She yet has not called me.
D) They have yet to went to the party.
✅ Correct answer:
B) Have you finished your homework yet?
🧠 Explanation:
“Yet” is placed at the end of questions and negative sentences in present perfect.
Example: Have you finished your homework yet? (question)
I haven’t finished my homework yet. (negative)
❓ Which sentence uses the correct past participle form?
A) She has went to the store already.
B) They have began the project this week.
C) He has drunk all the juice.
D) I have wrote five pages so far.
✅ Correct Answer: C) He has drunk all the juice.
🧠 Explanation:
Let’s break them down:
A) ❌ "went" is past simple; the correct past participle is "gone"
→ ✔ She has gone to the store already.
B) ❌ "began" is past simple; the correct past participle is "begun"
→ ✔ They have begun the project this week.
C) ✅ "drunk" is the correct past participle of drink
→ drink – drank – drunk
D) ❌ "wrote" is past simple; the correct past participle is "written"
→ ✔ I have written five pages so far.
❓ Challenging Question 2: Zero vs First Conditional
🔍 Question:
Which of the following sentences is correct in both structure and meaning?
A. If you touch a snake, it will bite you.
B. When you touched a snake, it bites you.
C. If you will touch a snake, it bites you.
D. If you touch a snake, it bit you.
A. !!
B. is using the past tense 'touched' - WRONG
C. Don't put if and will in the same clause
D. is using the past tense 'bit' - WRONG
Which sentence is both grammatically correct and uses “just” with the correct past participle in a present perfect structure?
A. She has just ate dinner.
B. They have just began the meeting.
C. He has just broken his phone.
D. We have just wrote a new report.
🧠 Explanation:
✅ C is correct because:
"has just" → correct use of present perfect
"broken" is the correct past participle of break
break – broke – broken
What Changes When You Add “already”?
I have finished my homework.
I have already finished my homework.
Without "already":
I have finished my homework.
(Just stating a fact — the homework is done.)
With "already":
I have already finished my homework.
(Emphasizes: I finished sooner than you might expect.)
Leave me alone !
Stop hassling me !
Are we going back to school on Monday ?
Yes !!
JACKPOT !!!
Spelling test on Monday !!!!
❓ Which of the following sentences uses the correct past participle and present perfect structure?
A) By the time we arrived, the guests had already ate.
B) She has forgot her keys three times this week.
C) Have you ever swum in the ocean at night?
D) He has ran five marathons in one year.
🧠 Explanation of Each:
OptionCorrect or Incorrect?WhyA❌ Incorrect"ate" is past simple. Correct past participle: "eaten" → had already eatenB❌ Incorrect"forgot" is past simple. Correct past participle: "forgotten" → has forgottenC✅ Correct"swum" is the correct past participle of swim → swim – swam – swumD❌ Incorrect"ran" is past simple. Correct past participle: "run" → has run
❓ Very Difficult Question 2: First Conditional
Which sentence is correct in both grammar and meaning?
A. If she finishes her work early, she will go to the party.
B. If she will finish her work early, she goes to the party.
C. If she finish her work early, she will go to the party.
D. If she finished her work early, she will go to the party.
🧠 Explanation:
✅ A: Correct first conditional — "If + present simple, will + base verb"
❌ B: Incorrect — “will” not used in if-clause.
❌ C: Incorrect — “finish” does not agree with “she” (should be “finishes”).
❌ D: Incorrect — “finished” is past tense, but first conditional requires present tense in the if-clause.
Which sentence is correct in terms of grammar and meaning?
A. They just have completed the training session.
B. She has just saw the new movie.
C. We’ve just returned from our trip.
D. He has just finish his homework.
Explanation:
✅ C: We’ve just returned from our trip.
Correct present perfect: have/has + past participle
Correct placement of “just” between have and returned
“returned” is the correct past participle of return
What’s a cat’s favorite color?
Purr-ple! 😹
❓ Choose the sentence where “yet” means “but” / “however” :
A) I haven’t finished my homework yet.
B) She is tired, yet she keeps smiling.
C) Have you eaten yet?
D) They have yet to arrive.
✅ Correct answer:
B) She is tired, yet she keeps smiling.
Explanation:
In B, “yet” is used as a conjunction meaning “but” or “however”.
The Past Participle verb form (V3) is used in passive sentences and for the Present Perfect verb tense.
True or False ?
True !! Too easy !!!
Bonus = Which of my cats is my favourite ? Think !!
Yuki , Barry , Grogu , Monkey , Udo ?