ALCPT Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Statements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: If it _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
- rains (Correct answer)
- rained
- will rain
- had rained
Correct answer: rains
First conditional if-clauses use simple present tense, even when referring to a future event.
Question 2: Water _____ at 100 degrees Celsius if you heat it.
- boils (Correct answer)
- would boil
- boiled
- will boil
Correct answer: boils
Zero conditionals use simple present in both clauses to express universal truths or scientific facts.
Question 3: If she studies hard, she _____ the test.
- passes
- will pass (Correct answer)
- would pass
- had passed
Correct answer: will pass
First conditional result clauses use 'will + base verb' for likely future outcomes based on a real condition.
Question 4: He will be late _____ he leaves now.
- unless (Correct answer)
- if
- when
- because
Correct answer: unless
'Unless' means 'if not,' so the sentence means he will be late if he does not leave now.
Question 5: If the weather _____ nice this weekend, we will go hiking.
- is (Correct answer)
- was
- were
- will be
Correct answer: is
First conditional if-clauses always use simple present tense, even when the time reference is future.
Question 6: If you mix red and blue paint, you _____ purple.
- get (Correct answer)
- will get
- would get
- got
Correct answer: get
Zero conditionals use simple present in both clauses for results that are always true.
Question 7: _____ you call me, I will come immediately.
- If (Correct answer)
- Unless
- Although
- Despite
Correct answer: If
'If' introduces the conditional clause that states the condition required for the result to happen.
ALCPT Conditional Sentences and Hypothetical Statements 1
If it _____ tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.