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How do you form a first conditional sentence in English?

Use 'If' + present simple, then 'will' + base verb for the result (e.g., If we teach languages, children will become bilingual).

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Question: How do you form a first conditional sentence in English?

Answer: Use 'If' + present simple, then 'will' + base verb for the result (e.g., If we teach languages, children will become bilingual).

Question: Choose the correct verb: 'If they revise more, they ___ the exam.' (pass/passed)

Answer: pass → If they revise more, they'll pass the exam.

Question: Which verb form is correct: 'When I get/I'll get to work, I'll check my diary.'

Answer: When I get to work, I'll check my diary. (Use present simple after 'when' for future meaning.)

Question: Complete: 'If we leave now, we ___ (arrive) on time.'

Answer: we'll arrive → If we leave now, we'll arrive on time.

Question: How would you warn someone about consequence using 'unless' and future?

Answer: Use 'unless' + present simple, then 'will' + verb: Unless we work harder, we won't finish on time.

Question: Which structure is used to make a second conditional sentence?

Answer: Use past simple after 'if' and 'would' + base verb for the result (e.g., If we had a choice, we'd choose product placement).

Question: Convert to first conditional: 'You might learn more words, if you study more.' Is this correct?

Answer: Yes. If you study more, you might learn more words. (Modal 'might' can replace 'will' to show possibility.)

Question: Fill the blank: 'No one will help you if you ___ (not ask).'

Answer: don't ask → No one will help you if you don't ask.

Question: Which tense follows 'if' in first conditional questions like 'What will you say if you see him?'

Answer: Present simple after 'if' (see), future in main clause (will say): What will you say if you see him?

Question: Give an example of a first conditional using 'unless' from the reading.

Answer: Unless colleges offer these kinds of courses, deaf people will never really be part of society.

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