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All A2 questions for “The First Conditional in English – Rules and Exercises (A2)”, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Try the interactive exercises above, then check your answers here.
1. If you _____ too much sugar, you will feel terrible later.
Answer: eat
Present simple in the if-clause. Never will in the if-clause.
2. She _____ the job if she prepares well for the interview.
Answer: will get
Will + infinitive in the main clause for the result. Present simple in the if-clause (prepares).
I will call you as soon as I _____ at the hotel. I promise.
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Answer: arrive
Present simple after as soon as (future time clause). Never will arrive after as soon as.
4. If he _____ now, he will miss the last train.
Answer: does not leave
Negative present simple in the if-clause. Does not leave (not will not leave).
5. We will start the meeting when everyone _____ here. Please sit down.
Answer: is
Present simple after when (future time clause). When everyone is here = when they arrive.
6. If you _____ any help with the project, just ask me.
Answer: need
Present simple in the if-clause for a real possible situation.
7. They _____ able to afford the holiday if prices keep rising like this.
Answer: will not be
Will not in the main clause for the negative result. Present simple in the if-clause (keep).
8. Please turn off the lights before you _____ the office tonight.
Answer: leave
Present simple after before (future time clause). Before you leave = at the point you go.
9. If the weather _____ nice at the weekend, we will go to the beach.
Answer: is
Present simple in the if-clause. Be is used in the simple form: is, not will be.
10. I will wait here until she _____ back. It should not be long.
Answer: comes
Present simple after until (future time clause). Until she comes = up to the point she returns.
11. If you _____, we will be late for the show.
Answer: do not hurry
Negative present simple in the if-clause. Do not hurry (not will not hurry).
1. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: If it rains, we will cancel the match.
If + present simple (rains), will + infinitive (will cancel). Never will in the if-clause.
2. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: I will text you when I arrive.
Will in the main clause, present simple after when. Never will after when in a future time clause.
3. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: She will be happy if she gets the promotion.
If + present simple (gets), will + infinitive (will be). First conditional for a real possible future.
4. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: I will call you as soon as I finish.
Will in the main clause, present simple after as soon as. The same rule as if and when.
5. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: If you do not study, you will fail.
Negative if-clause: do not + base verb (study). Will in the main clause.
6. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: We will leave before it gets dark.
Will in the main clause, present simple after before. The same rule as if and when.
7. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: If she comes early, she will help us set up.
If + present simple (comes), will + infinitive (will help). Real possible future situation.
8. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: I will stay until you come back.
Will in the main clause, present simple after until.
9. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: If it is sunny, we will have a barbecue.
If + present simple (is), will in the main clause. Be in the if-clause: is, never will be.
10. Which sentence is correct?
Answer: After the meeting finishes, we will go for lunch.
Present simple after after (future time clause). Will in the main clause for the result.
1. Roger Federer once said: 'If you _____ hard every day, you will improve - there is no shortcut.'<br> He also believes that if young players _____ on the process and not just the results, they will reach their potential.<br> His coach always told him: 'I will push you until you _____ your limit - and then a little further.'<br> Federer retired in 2022, but said he will continue to support tennis as soon as he _____ the right way to do it.<br> His legacy shows that if you _____ what you do, your passion will carry you further than talent alone.
Answer: train, focus, reach, finds, love
All if-clauses and time clauses use present simple: train, focus, reach, finds, love. Will in the main clauses for results.
1. late / we / if / will / hurry / not / be / you / do
Answer: If you do not hurry, we will be late.
If + present simple (do not hurry), will + infinitive (will be). Negative if-clause.
2. I / as / finish / soon / will / I / call / as / you
Answer: I will call you as soon as I finish.
Will in the main clause, present simple after as soon as.
3. passes / if / parents / she / be / proud / will / the / her / exam
Answer: If she passes the exam, her parents will be proud.
If + present simple (passes), will + infinitive (will be). Comma after the if-clause.
4. stay / I / you / will / back / until / come
Answer: I will stay until you come back.
Will in the main clause, present simple after until.
5. get / will / you / promotion / you / the / if / work / hard
Answer: If you work hard, you will get the promotion.
If + present simple (work), will + infinitive (will get). Comma after the if-clause.
6. before / lights / the / you / leave / turn / off
Answer: Turn off the lights before you leave.
Imperative in the main clause, present simple after before.
7. when / you / will / I / know / tell
Answer: I will tell you when I know.
Will in the main clause, present simple after when.
8. rain / will / picnic / cancel / we / if / it / the
Answer: If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.
If + present simple (rains), will + infinitive (will cancel).
9. after / we / will / celebrate / the / finishes / exam
Answer: We will celebrate after the exam finishes.
Will in the main clause, present simple after after.
10. will / lose / you / weight / if / exercise / you / regularly
Answer: If you exercise regularly, you will lose weight.
If + present simple (exercise), will + infinitive (will lose).
1. You are a friendly English tutor doing a structured speaking drill with an A2 student. The grammar focus is: (1) first conditional: if + present simple, will + infinitive, (2) future time clauses with present simple after when/as soon as/before/after/until (never will after these words), (3) order of clauses: if-clause first = comma needed; main clause first = no comma, (4) negative if-clause: if + do not / does not + base verb. STRUCTURE: Ask exactly 6 questions, one at a time. Wait for the student's full answer before asking the next one. QUESTIONS TO ASK (in this order): 1. 'Let us start with some real conditionals! Tell me two things that will happen in your life if you work very hard this year.' (Target: If I work hard, I will get a promotion. If I study every day, I will improve my English. Check: if + present simple, will in main clause. Flag 'if I will work'.) 2. 'Good! Now use when or as soon as. Tell me what you will do when you finish work today, and what you will do as soon as you get home.' (Target: When I finish work, I will go to the gym. As soon as I get home, I will cook dinner. Check: present simple after when/as soon as. Flag 'when I will finish'.) 3. 'Now give me a warning or piece of advice using if + negative. For example: if you do not sleep enough, you will feel tired.' (Target: If you do not drink enough water, you will get headaches. If she does not study, she will fail the exam. Check: do not/does not + base verb in if-clause. Flag 'if you will not'.) 4. 'Tell me about a plan for tonight or this weekend using before and after.' (Target: Before I go to bed, I will read for thirty minutes. After I finish dinner, I will watch a film. Check: present simple after before/after.) 5. 'I will give you a situation. Make a first conditional sentence. Ready? Situation: there is a new job opportunity in another city.' (Target: If I get the job offer, I will think about moving. If the salary is good, I will apply. If I move, I will miss my friends. Check: if + present simple, will in main clause.) 6. 'Final question! Tell me three things that will be different in your life in five years if everything goes well. Use if.' (Target: If everything goes well, I will have my own business. If I save enough money, I will buy a house. If my English improves enough, I will work internationally. Check first conditional throughout.) FEEDBACK RULES: - Never explain the grammar rule. Recast errors naturally. - If student uses will in the if-clause ('if I will go'): recast - 'Oh, if you go there, you will love it!' - If student uses will after when/as soon as ('when I will finish'): recast - 'When you finish, you will relax! That sounds great.' - If student says 'if I will not study': recast - 'Right, if you do not study, it will be difficult!' - Keep your own language at A2 level. - After all 6 questions, give one genuine specific compliment and say goodbye.
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