1. Grammar: Present Perfect Tense

First vs. Zero Conditional:

The first conditional describes a particular situation, whereas the zero conditional describes what happens in general.

For example (zero conditional): if you sit in the sun, you get burned (here I'm talking about every time a person sits in the sun - the burning is a natural consequence of the sitting)

But (first conditional): if you sit in the sun, you'll get burned (here I'm talking about what will happen today, another day might be different)

First vs. Second Conditional:

The first conditional describes things that I think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second conditional talks about things that I don't think will really happen. It's subjective; it depends on my point of view.

For example (first conditional): If she studies harder, she'll pass the exam (I think it's possible she will study harder and so she'll pass)

But (second conditional): If she studied harder, she would pass the exam (I think that she won't study harder, or it's very unlikely, and so she won't pass)

The first conditional has the present simple after ‘if’, then the future simple in the other clause:

If + present simple, ... will + infinitive

It’s used to talk about things which might happen in the future. Of course, we can’t know what will happen in the future, but this describes possible things, which could easily come true.

If it rains, I won’t go to the park.

If I study today, I’ll go to the party tonight.

If I have enough money, I’ll buy some new shoes.

She’ll be late if the train is delayed.

She’ll miss the bus if she doesn’t leave soon.

If I see her, I’ll tell her.

First vs. Zero Conditional:

The first conditional describes a particular situation, whereas the zero conditional describes what happens in general.

For example (zero conditional): if you sit in the sun, you get burned (here I’m talking about every time a person sits in the sun – the burning is a natural consequence of the sitting)

But (first conditional): if you sit in the sun, you’ll get burned (here I’m talking about what will happen today, another day might be different)

First vs. Second Conditional:

The first conditional describes things that I think are likely to happen in the future, whereas the second conditional talks about things that I don’t think will really happen. It’s subjective; it depends on my point of view.

For example (first conditional): If she studies harder, she’ll pass the exam (I think it’s possible she will study harder and so she’ll pass)

But (second conditional): If she studied harder, she would pass the exam (I think that she won’t study harder, or it’s very unlikely, and so she won’t pass)

2.Circle the correct word.

1 I search / wonder how difficult the maths test tomorrow will be. 2 It's nearly the end of term / mark, so it will be the holidays soon! 3 Could you revise / remind me to take this book back to the library? 4 Carl is a computer brain / expert. Why don't you ask him to fix your computer? 5 Rosalind is a really smart / talented musician, but she doesn't practise enough. 6 Rebecca is really clever / mental. She always knows the answer! 7 I wasn't sure of the answer so I guessed / hesitated and I was right! 8 Have you ever concentrated / considered becoming a professional singer? 9 After every experiment in chemistry, we have to write a subject / report on what happened.

3. Make up own examples:smart, mental,expert,password,maintain

4. Text: IT jobs and duties

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1.Grammar: Present Simple

We need to use the Present Simple a lot in English, so it's really important to understand it well. Many students have problems with the form (or how to make it).

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  If you'd prefer to learn about how to USE the Present Simple jump to this page.
  
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  Or, click here for all the practice exercises about this tense.