Conditional Clause (IF) Type 0
If + simple present, simple present (main clause)
We use “if clause type 0” to talk about facts.
In this type of conditional sentences “if” can be replaced with “when”.
e.g. When you freeze water, it turns into ice.
I get tired when I work too much.
Murphy rules If I get my car washed, it rains. / If I fall in love with someone, that person already
has a boy/girlfriend.
Conditional Clause (IF) Type 1
If + simple present/present continuous,
will/can (main clause)
We use “if clause type 1” to talk about the result of a real, possible future action.
If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the barbecue party. If it doesn’t rain, we won’t.
Sheila will do her master’s degree in the UK if she saves/can save enough money and finds/can
find a scholarship. (no comma)
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. She will call you if she _____________________ (need) any advice.
2. He can only come if the meeting _____________________ (take) place on a Friday.
3. If you don’t pass the exam, _____________________ (take) it again?
4. Let’s keep to the main road. We _____________________ (lose) our way if
we_____________________ (not).
5. He will only get there in time if he _____________________ (leave) right now.
6. If the company director __________________________ (increase) our salary, we'll resign.
7. If I see Peter this afternoon, I _________________________ (tell) him about the good
news.
8. I'm studying for the proficiency exam. It's on Monday. If I ______________________ (pass),
it, I ____________________ (take) my friends out for a drink.
Complete the following.
1. The world will definitely be a better place if ___________________.
2. I’m so tired. I might leave earlier than usual. If I go home early, I _________________.
3. We still don’t know the baby’s gender. If it is a boy, ___________________.
4. I will definitely throw a big party if ________________________.
KEY
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
She will call you if she ______NEEDS_____ (need) any advice.
He can only come if the meeting ______TAKES_________ (take) place on a Friday.
If you don’t pass the exam, _____WILL YOU TAKE________ (take) it again?
Let’s keep to the main road. We _____WILL LOSE______ (lose) our way if
we______DON’T_______ (not).
He will only get there in time if he _______LEAVES_____ (leave) right now.
If the company director ____DOESN’T INCREASE________ (increase) our salary, we'll
resign.
If I see Peter this afternoon, I ____WILL TELL____________ (tell) him about the good
news.
I'm studying for the proficiency exam. It's on Monday. If I _____PASS______ (pass),
it, I _____WILL TAKE_______ (take) my friends out for a drink.
