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[C-C+] Conditionals (Zero and First)

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the passage below then answer the questions being asked.

Zero and First Conditionals


If I receive the promotion, I will take on additional responsibilities and lead a team of talented individuals towards achieving our company's goals. I will dedicate my time and effort to ensuring a smooth workflow, providing guidance and support to my team members, and fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. However, if I don't secure the promotion, I will continue to work diligently and seek opportunities for professional growth. I will actively participate in relevant trainings and workshops, acquiring new skills and knowledge to enhance my performance and increase my chances for future advancement. Regardless of the outcome, I remain committed to delivering high-quality work and contributing to the success of the organization.

QUESTIONS:

1. What will he do if he receives the promotion?

2. How will he handle not getting the promotion?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Zero conditional

  1. Use the zero conditional to talk about things that are generally true.

    Example:

  • If you cut an onion, it makes you cry.

  1. In zero conditional sentences, use if / when + present tense ... present tense.

    Example:

  • If you cut the onion underwater, the sulfur reacts with the water.

First conditional

  1. Use the first conditional to talk about something that we think is possible in the future, and its result.

    Example:

  • If I see Jack tomorrow, I'll talk to him about the problem.

  1. The basic pattern for first conditional sentences is: if + present tense ... will + infinitive without to.

    Example:

  • If you study chemistry, you'll never stop learning.

  1. Use might or could in the main part of the sentence to indicate that something is possible and not certain.

    Example:

  • If you have a qualification in chemistry, you might get a good job.

  • You could work with antibiotics if you are interested in this.

Grammar Note 💡

  1. 📌 Both parts of a first conditional sentence talk about the future, even though a present tense is used after if. We do not usually use will after if.

    Examples:

    If you study chemistry next year, you will learn how lots of things work.

    Not If you will study chemistry next year, ...

  1. 📌 We can use unless to mean if ... not

    Examples:

    I run every morning if it isn't cold. | I run every morning unless it is cold

    That plant will die if you don't water it. | That plant will die unless you water it.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Direction: Complete the sentences with the correct forms of verbs to make zero or first conditional sentences.


What do you do when (if)....?


Example: When I have an empty fridge, I go shopping.

  1. The shop assistant gives you the wrong change

  2. Someone tells you that you made a mistake

  3. You have a bad cough

  4. You leave for work and it starts raining

  5. Your boss asks you to work overtime


What will happen if...?


Example: If I leave my house unlocked, I will worry all day.

  1. You are late for work

  2. You lose your house key

  3. You fall down in the street

  4. You fail to finish your tasks on the deadline

  5. You don't pay the bills (electricity bill, water bill etc)