Questions1 – Conditionals

Questions1 - Conditionals

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Examples of first, second, third, and zero conditionals:

  1. First conditional: If it rains tomorrow, I will stay indoors.
  2. Second conditional: If I had more money, I would buy a new car.
  3. Third conditional: If you had studied harder, you would have passed the exam.
  4. Zero conditional: If you heat ice, it melts.

In the first conditional, we are talking about a possible future event and the result of that event. In the second conditional, we are talking about a hypothetical situation in the present or future and the outcome that would result from that situation. In the third conditional, we are talking about a hypothetical situation in the past and the result that would have occurred if things had been different. In the zero conditional, we are talking about a general truth or fact that always results in the same outcome.

“Imagine you could travel anywhere in the world for a week-long vacation. Where would you go, what would you do there, and why?”

This question is open-ended and requires the student to provide a lot of information in their response, including details about the destination, their activities and interests, and their reasons for wanting to go there. It’s a great way to encourage the student to practice speaking in English and develop their communication skills.


Five additional questions:

  1. “If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?”
  2. “What is your favorite hobby and why do you enjoy it so much?”
  3. “If you could meet any famous person, dead or alive, who would it be and what would you talk about?”
  4. “What was the last book you read or movie you watched, and what did you think of it?”
  5. “What is one goal you have for the future, and what steps are you taking to achieve it?”

These questions are all open-ended and require the student to provide detailed responses. They cover a variety of topics and can help the student practice using different types of vocabulary and sentence structures in their spoken English.

3 questions – Third conditional

Three questions using the third conditional:

  1. If you had studied harder, what university would you have gotten into?
  2. If you had won the lottery, what would you have done with the money?
  3. If you had been born in a different country, how do you think your life would have been different?

5 questions in Second Conditional

Five questions using the second conditional:

  1. What would you do if you had a million dollars?
  2. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
  3. If you could have any job in the world, what would it be?
  4. If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you want with you?
  5. If you could meet any historical figure, who would it be and why?

4 questions – 3rd Conditional – Phrasal Verbs

Sure, here are four questions using phrasal verbs in the third conditional:

  1. If you had backed up your computer files, you wouldn’t have lost all your data. How would you have felt if that had happened?
  2. If you had kept up with your exercise routine, you wouldn’t have put on so much weight. What would you have done differently?
  3. If you had taken up the offer to study abroad, you would have experienced a different culture. How do you think that would have affected your life?
  4. If you had set aside some money each month, you would have been able to afford a new car. What would you have done differently to save money?

5 complex Zero Conditional Examples

Five Complex Zero Conditional Examples:

  1. If water reaches its boiling point, it turns into steam, which can power turbines and generate electricity.
  2. If you expose your skin to sunlight for too long, you increase your risk of skin cancer, so it’s important to wear sunscreen.
  3. If you mix baking soda and vinegar together, a chemical reaction occurs, producing carbon dioxide gas and creating a foaming reaction.
  4. If you don’t drink enough water, your body becomes dehydrated, which can cause headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.
  5. If you eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly, you improve your overall physical and mental health, which can lead to a longer and happier life.

5 complex 1st Conditional Examples

Five complex first conditional examples:

  1. If we don’t take action to reduce carbon emissions, global temperatures will continue to rise, resulting in more frequent and severe weather events.
  2. If you practice playing the piano every day, you will improve your skills and be able to play more advanced pieces of music.
  3. If we invest in renewable energy technologies, we can create new jobs, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and help combat climate change.
  4. If you miss the deadline for submitting your application, you may not be considered for the job or program you applied for, so it’s important to keep track of deadlines.
  5. If we continue to destroy natural habitats and drive species to extinction, we risk upsetting delicate ecosystems and losing valuable biodiversity, which could have serious consequences for the planet and human well-being.