Grammar explorer II

If-conditional type 1

Consider sentences A , B and C . Then answer questions 1-6 that follow.

A. If they eat too little food or the wrong kind of food, they will not get enough energy.
B. If they eat too much food, they will put on weight.
C. Unless something is done about obesity, social security systems will probably encounter a
financial problem.

1. What 2 tenses are used in sentences A and B? Complete the following rule of form
If + subject + ………………………….. , subject + ……………………….

2. What do the clauses in bold type express? Tick the right answer
a. cause b. condition c. consequence

3. Do the clauses in bold type express reality (real possibility) or supposition?

……………………………………………………….

4. When do we use conditional type 1? Tick the right answer.

 We use conditional type1 when we talk about:
a. possible situations and their probable results
b. impossible situations
c. something true at any time

5. Which of the following can be used in replacement of unless in sentence C?

a. Except if b. if + not c. even if d. only if

6. What does unless express?

a. Promise b. wish c. warning