First Conditional Parts Quiz

1. In the sentence 'If it gets cold, we will build a fire,' which part is the condition?

We will build a fire

If it gets cold

Gets cold

We will

The condition is the 'if-clause.' It introduces the possible situation or requirement that must happen first, and it always starts with the word 'If.'

Explanation

The condition is the 'if-clause.' It introduces the possible situation or requirement that must happen first, and it always starts with the word 'If.'

2. The part of a first conditional sentence that describes the consequence is called the _______.

The result is the main clause that expresses the outcome or consequence that will happen if the condition (if-clause) is met.

Explanation

The result is the main clause that expresses the outcome or consequence that will happen if the condition (if-clause) is met.

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3. The result clause in a first conditional sentence always contains the word 'will' or 'won't' and a base verb.

True

False

This is true. The structure for the main/result clause in the first conditional is always modal (will/won't) + base form of the verb.

Explanation

This is true. The structure for the main/result clause in the first conditional is always modal (will/won't) + base form of the verb.

4. In the sentence ‘If you study, you will pass the exam,’ which part is the result?

If you study

You will pass the exam

You study

The exam

The result is the main clause. It tells what will happen (the consequence) if the condition (studying) is fulfilled.

Explanation

The result is the main clause. It tells what will happen (the consequence) if the condition (studying) is fulfilled.

5. In the sentence ‘She will win the race if she trains hard,’ which parts are correctly identified? (Select all that apply)

‘She will win the race’ is the result.

‘if she trains hard’ is the condition.

The result clause contains the simple present tense.

The condition clause contains 'will.'

She will win the race' is the main clause (result), and 'if she trains hard' is the dependent clause (condition).

Explanation

She will win the race' is the main clause (result), and 'if she trains hard' is the dependent clause (condition).

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6. Which of these phrases is a condition clause?

He will call me later

I will eat dinner

If it rains tomorrow

We are going home

A condition clause (if-clause) is a dependent clause that must start with the word 'If' and must use the simple present tense.

Explanation

A condition clause (if-clause) is a dependent clause that must start with the word 'If' and must use the simple present tense.

7. In the sentence ‘I will get a new toy if I clean my room,’ the condition is:

The condition is the 'if-clause' that sets the requirement (cleaning the room) for the consequence (getting a new toy) to happen.

Explanation

The condition is the 'if-clause' that sets the requirement (cleaning the room) for the consequence (getting a new toy) to happen.

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8. The simple present tense is used in the main clause (result) of a first conditional sentence.

True

False

This is false. The simple present tense is used in the if-clause (condition). The main clause (result) uses 'will' + base verb.

Explanation

This is false. The simple present tense is used in the if-clause (condition). The main clause (result) uses 'will' + base verb.

9. Identify the main clause in the sentence: ‘If we miss the bus, we will walk home.’

If we miss the bus

We will walk home

Miss the bus

We will

The main clause is the part that can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses the result of the conditional action: 'we will walk home.'

Explanation

The main clause is the part that can stand alone as a complete sentence and expresses the result of the conditional action: 'we will walk home.'

10. Which phrases can correctly function as the result clause in a first conditional sentence? (Select all that apply)

I will visit my grandmother.

She wins the prize.

We won’t be late.

If you invite them.

Both A and C use the correct structure for a result clause: 'will' or 'won't' plus the base form of the verb.

Explanation

Both A and C use the correct structure for a result clause: 'will' or 'won't' plus the base form of the verb.

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11. What is the function of the if-clause in a conditional sentence?

To state a certain fact.

To state the action that has already happened.

To introduce the possible situation or requirement.

To introduce the definite consequence.

The if-clause always sets up the possible or required circumstance that must be met for the result to occur.

Explanation

The if-clause always sets up the possible or required circumstance that must be met for the result to occur.

12. The result clause in ‘If the weather is nice, we will go to the park’ is:

The result clause uses 'will go' and states the definite action that follows if the weather condition is met.

Explanation

The result clause uses 'will go' and states the definite action that follows if the weather condition is met.

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13. In a first conditional sentence, the condition (if-clause) and the result (main clause) can be swapped without changing the meaning.

True

False

This is true. The sentence meaning remains the same, although you remove the comma when the main clause comes first (e.g., We will walk home if we miss the bus).

Explanation

This is true. The sentence meaning remains the same, although you remove the comma when the main clause comes first (e.g., We will walk home if we miss the bus).

14. If the sentence starts with the result clause, where is the subordinating conjunction ‘if’ located?

At the very end of the sentence.

In the middle, between the two clauses.

At the beginning of the sentence.

After the verb in the main clause.

If the result clause is first, the 'if' clause follows immediately, placing 'if' in the middle of the sentence.

Explanation

If the result clause is first, the 'if' clause follows immediately, placing 'if' in the middle of the sentence.

15. Which sentences show the condition clause correctly using the simple present tense? (Select all that apply)

If she studies hard, she will succeed.

If the plant receives enough sun, it will grow.

If he will practice, he will get better.

If they are hungry, they will eat.

A, B, and D all correctly use the simple present tense in the if-clause ('studies,' 'receives,' 'are'). C incorrectly uses 'will' in the if-clause.

Explanation

A, B, and D all correctly use the simple present tense in the if-clause ('studies,' 'receives,' 'are'). C incorrectly uses 'will' in the if-clause.

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16. In ‘I will share my toys if you ask nicely,’ the result comes:

At the end of the sentence.

In the middle of the sentence.

At the beginning of the sentence.

The sentence has no result clause.

The result clause ('I will share my toys') is the main clause and is placed at the beginning of the sentence.

Explanation

The result clause ('I will share my toys') is the main clause and is placed at the beginning of the sentence.

17. The verb tense required in the if-clause is the simple _______ tense.

The first conditional requires the simple present tense (e.g., If it rains, If she calls) in the condition clause.

Explanation

The first conditional requires the simple present tense (e.g., If it rains, If she calls) in the condition clause.

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18. In the sentence ‘If I win the lottery, I will buy a new car,’ the verb 'will buy' is in the condition clause.

True

False

This is false. 'Will buy' is the future tense verb and belongs to the result clause, not the condition (if-clause).

Explanation

This is false. 'Will buy' is the future tense verb and belongs to the result clause, not the condition (if-clause).

19. Which of these phrases is a result clause?

If you leave now

Unless you try hard

She will be excited

I won’t study

She will be excited' and 'I won't study' are both result clauses as they use 'will/won't' + base verb. 'She will be excited' is the only option here.

Explanation

She will be excited' and 'I won't study' are both result clauses as they use 'will/won't' + base verb. 'She will be excited' is the only option here.

20. In the sentence ‘We will start the movie if everyone arrives on time,’ the result is:

The result is the main clause, 'We will start the movie,' which uses the 'will + base verb' structure.

Explanation

The result is the main clause, 'We will start the movie,' which uses the 'will + base verb' structure.

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Sentence Structure: Identifying the Parts of a First Conditional Quiz