Clause Construction: Completing First Conditional Sentences Quiz

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1. Complete the sentence: 'If we study hard, we _______ the test.' (use the verb 'pass')

Explanation

The first conditional requires the simple present tense in the 'if-clause' (we study) and the future tense (will + base verb) in the main clause.

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Clause Construction: Completing First Conditional Sentences Quiz - Quiz

Building first conditional sentences requires precision and logic. In this completing first conditional quiz, you’ll fill in missing clauses to create clear and realistic cause-and-effect statements. You’ll analyze context, choose appropriate verb forms, and ensure logical flow between ideas. Each question sharpens your sentence-building skills and helps you express future... see morepossibilities with accuracy and confidence.
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2. If the sentence starts with the result, which option correctly completes the sentence: ‘She will buy a ticket if she _______ enough money.’

Explanation

The 'if-clause' (condition) must use the simple present tense. Since the subject 'she' is singular, the verb 'have' changes to 'has.'

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3. The sentence 'If it will rain, we will stay inside' is a correct first conditional sentence.

Explanation

This is false. The word 'will' is never used in the 'if-clause' of a first conditional sentence. The correct tense for the condition is the simple present: If it rains.

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4. Complete the sentence: ‘If they _______ late, they will miss the bus.’

Explanation

The condition is introduced by 'If,' so it must be in the simple present tense. Since the subject 'they' is plural, the base form 'arrive' is correct.

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5. Which completed sentences correctly use the first conditional structure? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

A, B, and D all correctly pair the simple present tense in the 'if-clause' with the future tense ('will'/'will not') in the main clause. C incorrectly uses 'will' in the 'if-clause.'

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6. Complete the sentence: ‘If the phone rings, I _______ it.’ (use the verb 'answer')

Explanation

The main clause (result) requires the future tense structure: 'will' plus the base form of the verb 'answer.'

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7. Which option correctly completes the sentence: ‘If the traffic _______ bad, we will be late.’

Explanation

The condition clause requires the simple present tense. The simple present tense form of the verb 'to be' for the singular subject 'traffic' is 'is.'

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8. The sentence 'We go to the beach if the sun shines' is an example of the first conditional structure.

Explanation

This is false. The first conditional requires the future tense ('will go') in the main clause to show a probable future result, not the simple present tense ('go'). (This is actually the zero conditional.)

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9. Complete the sentence: ‘If you don't wear a jacket, you _______ cold.’

Explanation

The main clause (result) expresses a probable future consequence, requiring the future tense 'will get.'

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10. Which options correctly use the simple present tense in the condition clause? (Select all that apply)

Explanation

Needs,' 'are,' and 'turns' are all correct simple present tense forms used appropriately in the 'if-clause.' 'Will come' is future tense, which is incorrect here.

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11. Complete the sentence: ‘I will feel better if I _______ some medicine.’ (use the verb 'take')

Explanation

The 'if-clause' (condition) uses the simple present tense. Since the subject is 'I,' the base form 'take' is correct.

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12. Which option correctly completes the negative result: ‘If he misses the train, he _______ on time.’

Explanation

The result clause requires the future tense negative: 'will not' or 'won't' plus the base verb. 'Will not arrive' (or 'won't arrive') is the correct future tense verb phrase.

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13. The simple present tense must always be used in the first clause of a first conditional sentence.

Explanation

This is false. The simple present is used in the if-clause (condition), but the condition clause can come first or second in the sentence.

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14. Complete the sentence: ‘If the water boils, it _______.’

Explanation

The main clause (result) requires the future tense, 'will evaporate,' to show the certain consequence of the boiling condition.

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15. Which verbs correctly complete the blank in the result clause: ‘If she remembers, she _______ me an email.’

Explanation

The result clause uses the future tense. 'Will send' is the standard future tense, and 'is going to send' is a grammatically correct alternative to express future intention or probability.

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16. Complete the sentence: ‘If the cat is hungry, it _______ meow.’ (use the verb 'will')

Explanation

The result clause needs the future tense structure. Since the verb is implied (will meow), the auxiliary 'will' is the necessary word to show the future result.

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17. If the main clause is first, which option correctly completes the sentence: ‘The game will be postponed if it _______ hard.’

Explanation

The 'if-clause' must use the simple present tense. Since the subject 'it' is singular, the verb 'rain' must be 'rains.'

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18. It is acceptable to use 'going to' instead of 'will' in the main clause of a first conditional sentence (e.g., I am going to pass if I study).

Explanation

This is true. 'Going to' is a grammatically acceptable and common way to express future results or intentions in the first conditional structure.

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19. Which option is the correct future tense verb for the result: ‘If you ask for help, the teacher _______ you.’

Explanation

The main clause (result) requires the future tense structure: 'will' plus the base form of the verb 'help.'

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20. Complete the sentence: ‘If the children behave, their mom _______ them ice cream.’ (use the verb 'will buy')

Explanation

The result clause must be in the future tense, 'will buy,' to indicate the reward that is probable if the condition of good behavior is met.

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Complete the sentence: 'If we study hard, we _______ the test.' (use...
If the sentence starts with the result, which option correctly...
The sentence 'If it will rain, we will stay inside' is a correct first...
Complete the sentence: ‘If they _______ late, they will miss the...
Which completed sentences correctly use the first conditional...
Complete the sentence: ‘If the phone rings, I _______ it.’ (use...
Which option correctly completes the sentence: ‘If the traffic...
The sentence 'We go to the beach if the sun shines' is an example of...
Complete the sentence: ‘If you don't wear a jacket, you _______...
Which options correctly use the simple present tense in the condition...
Complete the sentence: ‘I will feel better if I _______ some...
Which option correctly completes the negative result: ‘If he misses...
The simple present tense must always be used in the first clause of a...
Complete the sentence: ‘If the water boils, it _______.’
Which verbs correctly complete the blank in the result clause: ‘If...
Complete the sentence: ‘If the cat is hungry, it _______ meow.’...
If the main clause is first, which option correctly completes the...
It is acceptable to use 'going to' instead of 'will' in the main...
Which option is the correct future tense verb for the result: ‘If...
Complete the sentence: ‘If the children behave, their mom _______...
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