Identify the conditional clause.
1I get a headache if I do not drink tea in the morning.
Wrong!
The sentence uses present simple in both clauses to describe a general result, so the correct answer is "Zero conditional".
2She will come if you invite her.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "will" with a present simple if-clause for a possible future result, so the correct answer is "First conditional".
3If I know the answer, I will tell you.
Wrong!
The sentence uses a present simple if-clause and "will" for the result, so the correct answer is "First conditional".
4If you heat bodies, they expand.
Wrong!
The sentence describes a general fact with present simple in both clauses, so the correct answer is "Zero conditional".
5If I had known, I would have told you.
Wrong!
The sentence uses past perfect and "would have" plus a past participle for an unreal past result, so the correct answer is "Third conditional".
6If you apologized, she would forgive you.
Wrong!
The sentence uses past simple and "would" plus the base verb for an unreal or unlikely situation, so the correct answer is "Second conditional".
7If she found out, we would be in trouble.
Wrong!
The sentence uses past simple and "would" plus the base verb for an unreal or unlikely situation, so the correct answer is "Second conditional".
8What will you do if you win a jackpot?
Wrong!
The question uses "will" with a present simple if-clause for a possible future situation, so the correct answer is "First conditional".
9If you had made another attempt, you would have succeeded.
Wrong!
The sentence uses past perfect and "would have" plus a past participle for an unreal past result, so the correct answer is "Third conditional".
10If I were you, I would not buy that dress.
Wrong!
The sentence uses "were" and "would" plus the base verb to give unreal advice, so the correct answer is "Second conditional".
11If she comes, we can discuss our plans with her.
Wrong!
The sentence uses a present simple if-clause and a modal verb for a possible future result, so the correct answer is "First conditional".
12If I had the time, I would write a letter.
Wrong!
The sentence uses past simple and "would" plus the base verb for an unreal present situation, so the correct answer is "Second conditional".
Exercise complete
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Answers
- I get a headache if I do not drink tea in the morning. — Zero conditional
- She will come if you invite her. — First conditional
- If I know the answer, I will tell you. — First conditional
- If you heat bodies, they expand. — Zero conditional
- If I had known, I would have told you. — Third conditional
- If you apologized, she would forgive you. — Second conditional
- If she found out, we would be in trouble. — Second conditional
- What will you do if you win a jackpot? — First conditional
- If you had made another attempt, you would have succeeded. — Third conditional
- If I were you, I would not buy that dress. — Second conditional
- If she comes, we can discuss our plans with her. — First conditional
- If I had the time, I would write a letter. — Second conditional