First Conditional Verb Tense Quiz

1. Complete the sentence: ‘If it _______ tomorrow, we will play inside.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'rain')

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

Explanation

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

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2. Which sentence uses the correct verb tenses for the first conditional?

If I have time, I will visit you tomorrow.

If I will have time, I visit you tomorrow.

If I have time, I visit you tomorrow.

If I will have time, I will visit you tomorrow.

Sentence A correctly uses the simple present ('have') in the if-clause and the future tense ('will visit') in the main clause.

Explanation

Sentence A correctly uses the simple present ('have') in the if-clause and the future tense ('will visit') in the main clause.

3. Complete the sentence: ‘I _______ a doctor if my fever gets worse.’

See

Will see

Saw

Am seeing

The main clause (result) requires the future tense structure, 'will see,' to show the action that will happen if the condition ('fever gets worse') is met.

Explanation

The main clause (result) requires the future tense structure, 'will see,' to show the action that will happen if the condition ('fever gets worse') is met.

4. Complete the sentence: ‘If she _______ the book, she will understand the lesson.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'read')

The 'if-clause' must be in the simple present tense. Since 'she' is singular, the verb 'read' must be 'reads.'

Explanation

The 'if-clause' must be in the simple present tense. Since 'she' is singular, the verb 'read' must be 'reads.'

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5. Complete the sentence: ‘If the water _______, it will be safe to drink.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'boil')

The condition clause must use the simple present tense. Since 'the water' is singular, the verb 'boil' must be 'boils.'

Explanation

The condition clause must use the simple present tense. Since 'the water' is singular, the verb 'boil' must be 'boils.'

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6. Complete the sentence: ‘I will get a promotion if I _______ hard.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'work')

The condition clause must use the simple present tense. Since the subject 'I' is singular, the base form 'work' is the correct simple present verb.

Explanation

The condition clause must use the simple present tense. Since the subject 'I' is singular, the base form 'work' is the correct simple present verb.

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7. Complete the sentence: ‘If the water _______, it will turn into ice.’

Freeze

Freezes

Will freeze

Froze

The condition clause requires the simple present tense. Since the subject 'the water' is singular, the verb 'freeze' must be 'freezes.'

Explanation

The condition clause requires the simple present tense. Since the subject 'the water' is singular, the verb 'freeze' must be 'freezes.'

8. If the condition clause comes first, you must use a comma before the main clause (result).

True

False

This is true. When the dependent clause (if-clause) begins a sentence, a comma is needed to separate it from the independent clause (result).

Explanation

This is true. When the dependent clause (if-clause) begins a sentence, a comma is needed to separate it from the independent clause (result).

9. Which is the correct verb form for the if-clause: ‘If the alarm _______ off, everyone will wake up.’

Will go

Goes

Went

Going

The 'if-clause' must use the simple present tense. Since 'the alarm' is singular, the verb 'go' must be 'goes.'

Explanation

The 'if-clause' must use the simple present tense. Since 'the alarm' is singular, the verb 'go' must be 'goes.'

10. Which sentence is correct?

If she will be late, we will start without her.

If she is late, we will start without her.

If she is late, we start without her.

If she will be late, we start without her.

The condition (if-clause) must use the simple present tense ('is'), and the result (main clause) must use the future tense ('will start').

Explanation

The condition (if-clause) must use the simple present tense ('is'), and the result (main clause) must use the future tense ('will start').

11. The correct structure for the condition clause is: If + Simple Present Tense.

True

False

This is true. The condition clause in the first conditional uses the simple present tense.

Explanation

This is true. The condition clause in the first conditional uses the simple present tense.

12. Complete the sentence: ‘If you _______ the red button, the machine will stop.’

Press

Will press

Pressed

Are pressing

The condition clause must be in the simple present tense. Since the subject 'you' is plural (or singular 'you'), the base verb form 'press' is correct.

Explanation

The condition clause must be in the simple present tense. Since the subject 'you' is plural (or singular 'you'), the base verb form 'press' is correct.

13. Which verb tense is required in the main clause (result) of a first conditional sentence?

Simple Present

Simple Past

Future Tense (will + base verb)

Present Continuous

The main clause, which shows the probable consequence, must be in the future tense using 'will' plus the base form of the verb.

Explanation

The main clause, which shows the probable consequence, must be in the future tense using 'will' plus the base form of the verb.

14. The sentence 'We will eat dinner if Dad will cook tonight' is grammatically correct.

True

False

This is false. The word 'will' should not be used in the 'if-clause.' The correct form is 'if Dad cooks tonight.'

Explanation

This is false. The word 'will' should not be used in the 'if-clause.' The correct form is 'if Dad cooks tonight.'

15. Which verb tense is required in the if-clause (condition) of a first conditional sentence?

Simple Present

Future Tense

Past Perfect

Future Continuous

The if-clause, which sets the condition, must always use the simple present tense.

Explanation

The if-clause, which sets the condition, must always use the simple present tense.

16. The verb in the result clause must agree with the subject in the result clause (e.g., I will run and She will run).

True

False

Even though 'will' does not change form, the subject must still correctly match the verb structure in the main clause (Subject + will + base verb).

Explanation

Even though 'will' does not change form, the subject must still correctly match the verb structure in the main clause (Subject + will + base verb).

17. If the train is delayed, we _______ to the station faster. (use the correct form of the verb 'will walk')

The first clause contains the condition in the simple present tense ('is delayed'), so the result clause must use the future tense, 'will walk'.

Explanation

The first clause contains the condition in the simple present tense ('is delayed'), so the result clause must use the future tense, 'will walk'.

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18. Which completed sentences correctly follow the rule that 'will' is not used in the 'if-clause'? (Select all that apply)

If I see her, I will give her the message.

He will fail the test if he does not study.

If the sun will shine, we will go outside.

If she comes to the party, she will have fun.

A, B, and D all correctly use the simple present tense ('see,' 'does not study,' 'comes') in the condition clause. C incorrectly uses 'will' in the 'if-clause.'

Explanation

A, B, and D all correctly use the simple present tense ('see,' 'does not study,' 'comes') in the condition clause. C incorrectly uses 'will' in the 'if-clause.'

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19. Which options correctly complete the sentence: ‘If the children _______ their chores, they will get their allowance.’

Finish

Will finish

Finished

Are finishing

The 'if-clause' must use the simple present tense. Since 'children' is plural, the base form 'finish' is the correct simple present verb.

Explanation

The 'if-clause' must use the simple present tense. Since 'children' is plural, the base form 'finish' is the correct simple present verb.

20. Which sentences show an error in verb tense selection for the first conditional? (Select all that apply)

If they will try hard, they will succeed.

She will feel better if she takes a nap.

If he works late, he will be tired.

We will go home early if the movie ends.

Sentence A is incorrect because it uses the future tense ('will try') in the 'if-clause.' B, C, and D are correct.

Explanation

Sentence A is incorrect because it uses the future tense ('will try') in the 'if-clause.' B, C, and D are correct.

Tense Selection: Choosing the Correct Verb Tense for First Conditional Quiz

1. Complete the sentence: ‘If it _______ tomorrow, we will play inside.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'rain')

2. Which sentence uses the correct verb tenses for the first conditional?

3. Complete the sentence: ‘I _______ a doctor if my fever gets worse.’

4. Complete the sentence: ‘If she _______ the book, she will understand the lesson.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'read')

5. Complete the sentence: ‘If the water _______, it will be safe to drink.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'boil')

6. Complete the sentence: ‘I will get a promotion if I _______ hard.’ (use the correct form of the verb 'work')

7. Complete the sentence: ‘If the water _______, it will turn into ice.’

8. If the condition clause comes first, you must use a comma before the main clause (result).

9. Which is the correct verb form for the if-clause: ‘If the alarm _______ off, everyone will wake up.’

10. Which sentence is correct?

11. The correct structure for the condition clause is: If + Simple Present Tense.

12. Complete the sentence: ‘If you _______ the red button, the machine will stop.’

13. Which verb tense is required in the main clause (result) of a first conditional sentence?

14. The sentence 'We will eat dinner if Dad will cook tonight' is grammatically correct.

15. Which verb tense is required in the if-clause (condition) of a first conditional sentence?

16. The verb in the result clause must agree with the subject in the result clause (e.g., I will run and She will run).

17. If the train is delayed, we _______ to the station faster. (use the correct form of the verb 'will walk')

18. Which completed sentences correctly follow the rule that 'will' is not used in the 'if-clause'? (Select all that apply)

19. Which options correctly complete the sentence: ‘If the children _______ their chores, they will get their allowance.’

20. Which sentences show an error in verb tense selection for the first conditional? (Select all that apply)