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Unit 2

Conditional Sentences (real and zero condition)

We use Zero Conditional Sentences to express something which is always true and in this case we can use instead of:

If (when) people see bats, they get scared because of bad association with vampires.

The structure is:

If + Subject + Present Simple, Subject + Present Simple.

The zero conditional is also often used to give instructions, using the imperative in the main clause :

If you want to come, call me beforehand.


We use the real conditionals when we talk about future situations we believe are real or possible:

If Luna’s parents allow, we’ll take the pup home.

The structure is:

If + Subject + Present Simple, Subject + Future Simple.

It is also common to use this structure with orinstead of 

We’ll go to the boarding house again as soon as Chilly comes.


We put a comma after the if-clause when it comes first.

We’ll find a new place for the pup if Luna’s parents refuse to keep it with us.

If Luna’s parents refuse to keep it with us, we’ll find a new place for the pup.


EXERCISE 1


Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form:


Luna and Kudjo are talking about the pup.

/do//not let/

/die//find/

/refuse//beg/

/be//let

/not let//take

/take//become/


EXERCISE 2


the conditional sentences:


1 If you heat chocolate, ….

2 Luna’s parents will get angry if ….

3 If you are hungry, ….

4 If the dogs keep barking, ….

5 Luna’s parents will let her keep the pup if ….

6 Kudjo will feel happier if ….



EXERCISE 3


conditional sentences


/happen//not let/

/be/do

/do//come/

/eat/ /have/

/get//mix/

/do//be/


EXERCISE 4


conditional sentences


For example,

Kudjo and Luna want to take care of the pup, but Luna’s parents might be against it. – If Luna’s parents are against the pup, Kudjo and Luna won’t take care of the pup.


1 Kudjo and Luna would like to check if everything is fine with the pup. They are thinking of arranging a picnic in the country.

2 Kudjo is willing to take care of the pup but he doesn’t know how to do it.