Revision of Zero and First Conditional S

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Revision of zero and first conditional s

There are many types of if clauses. Zero conditional sentences usually refer to general truths, but can also refer to actions in the near future. We use the present tense in both parts of the sentence.

If I get tickets for Damian Pollasco, I get dinner with Marty Ross!

First conditional sentences refer to the future. We use the future tense (or a modal) in the main clause.

If there are no tickets, I will not present Saturday's show.
If there are tickets, then I will take her out to dinner.
If he likes the art in her flat, he may take her out to dinner.

A. Match the two parts of the sentences.

1. Will you come to the concert e) if I can get tickets?

2. Does this door open c) if you push it?

3. If you write me a letter,b) I may reply.

4. If I don't buy her flowers, h) she gets really angry.

5. Can you hear me better g) if I speak louder?

6. Will you see Luigi a) when you go to Rome?

7. If I give you the money,d) will you go and buy some milk?

8. Don't get on the train j) if you haven't got a ticket.

9. The meeting will start on time f) if everyone arrives by 9.30.

10. If you wait five more minutes, i) I will come with you.

Words with variable stress and meaning

In this sentence, the word present is a verb and the stress is on the second syllable.

If there are no tickets, I will not present Saturday's show.

In this sentence, the word present is a noun and the stress is on the first syllable.

She gave me a really nice birthday present.

In this sentence, the word present is an adjective and the stress is on the first syllable.

He wasn't present when the boss talked to the staff.

The stress changes on the following words, depending on whether they are verbs or nouns.

contrast convict exportimport increase

insultpermitproduce rebelrecord

There is a big Farm Animal Freedom Protest in Trafalgar Square.
We're going to protest about battery chickens.

A. Complete these sentences, using nouns from the list. Then re-write the sentences, using the verb form.

He couldn't get a job because he didn't have a work permit.

He was not permitted to work.

1. He was very rude to me! That was the worst ____insult______I have ever heard.

______He insulted me badly. ______

2. Coffee is one of Brazil's most important __ __exports ______.

______Brazil exports a big part of the world’s coffee.______

3. It's very serious. There has been a 10% ______increase ______in gun crimes.

______Gun crimes have increased by ten per cent.______

4. Che Guevara led a group of ______rebels ______in Latin America.

______Che Guevara rebelled against Cuban dictator Batista.______