Conditionals 0 and 1

Title: Mastering Zero and First Conditional in English Grammar

Page 1: Explanation
The Zero Conditional

• Structure: If + Present Simple, Present Simple

• Use: General truths, scientific facts, things that are always true.

  • Example: If you heat water, it boils.

The First Conditional

• Structure: If + Present Simple, Will + Base Verb

• Use: Possible or likely future situations.

  • Example: If it rains, I will stay at home.

Comparison Example

• Zero Conditional: If you touch fire, you get burned.

• First Conditional: If you study, you will pass the test.

Page 2: Practice Exercises

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. If you ______ (freeze) water, it ______ (turn) to ice. (Zero Conditional)

2. If she ______ (eat) too much, she ______ (feel) sick. (First Conditional)

3. ______ (you/be) healthy if you exercise daily? (Zero Conditional)

4. If they ______ (not/hurry), they ______ (miss) the bus. (First Conditional)

C. Make your own sentences:

1. Write 2 examples of the Zero Conditional.

2. Write 2 examples of the First Conditional.

Page 3: Creative Task
Write a short story using at least 3 Zero Conditional sentences and 3 First Conditional sentences.
For example:

• "If the weather is bad, I don’t go out. But if it’s sunny tomorrow, I will go hiking with my friends. If we hike early, we’ll catch the sunrise!"