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Conditionals: zero & first conditionals (English Grammar)

English with Ronnie · EnglishLessons4U with engVid

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What do you already know about conditional sentences in English (sentences with “if”)?
Can you think of a “scientific” fact you could say using “If…, …” (for example, about water, heat, or weather)?
When do you usually use “will” after “if” in English grammar?

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1. What does the speaker say conditionals usually start with?

2. In the video, what happens if ice melts?

3. In the zero conditional, which verb form does the speaker say you must use?

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1. Why is “If I go to the movies, I will/may/might/could eat popcorn” NOT a zero conditional example?

2. Which modals does the speaker list for the first conditional?

3. According to the speaker, what is the main structure difference between zero and first conditional?

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1. Which conditional is best for facts that are always true (often scientific facts)?

2. Which sentence best matches the FIRST conditional idea (probable/likely, not 100%)?

3. In the first conditional, which option can appear in the result clause?

Discuss the ideas from this video

Conditionals: zero & first conditionals (English Grammar)

Why do you think learners often get “mixed up” with conditionals? What part is hardest for you?
Create two zero conditional sentences about things you believe are always true. Are they really 100% true?
Create two first conditional sentences about your life this week (plans, likely results). Use different modals (will/may/might/could).
The speaker says sentence order can change without changing meaning. Can you rewrite one of your conditional sentences in the other order? (Result clause first, then the if-clause.)