Completing First Conditional Quiz

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

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.

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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2. If the sentence starts with the result, which option correctly completes the sentence: ‘She will buy a ticket if she _______ enough money.’

Has

Will have

Had

Will be having

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

Explanation

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

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

True

False

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.

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.

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

Arrive

Will arrive

Arrived

Are arriving

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.

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.

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

If I see her, I will tell her the news.

He will call me if he gets home safely.

If we will hurry, we will be on time.

They will not come if it snows tomorrow.

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.'

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')

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

Is

Will be

Was

Being

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.'

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.'

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

True

False

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.)

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.)

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

Are

Will get

Got

Getting

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

Explanation

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

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

If he needs help.

If they are ready.

If she will come.

If the light turns red.

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.

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')

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

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.’

Isn't

Will not arrive

Not arrives

Won't be

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.

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.

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

True

False

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.

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.

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

Evaporate

Will evaporate

Evaporated

Is evaporating

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

Explanation

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

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

Will send

Sends

Is going to send

Will sended

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.

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')

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.

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.’

Will rain

Rains

Rained

Is raining

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

Explanation

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

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).

True

False

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

Explanation

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

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

Helps

Will help

Helped

Is helping

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

Explanation

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

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

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.

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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Clause Construction: Completing First Conditional Sentences Quiz