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 a) when you go to Rome?

2. Does this door open b) I may reply.

3. If you write me a letter c) if you push it?

4. If I don't buy her flowers, d) will you go and buy some milk?

5. Can you hear me better e) if I can get tickets?

6. Will you see Luigi f) if everyone arrives by 9.30.

7. If I give you the money, g) if I speak louder?

8. Don't get on the train h) she gets really angry 9. The meeting will start on time i ) I will come with you.

10. If you wait five more minutes, j) if you haven't got a ticket.

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.

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

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 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 __________________ I have ever heard.

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2. Coffee is one of Brazil's most important ___________ _______ . ______________________________________________________________________

3. It's very serious. There has been a 10% ________ __________ in gun crimes.

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4. Che Guevara led a group of __________ ________ in Latin America.

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