Mixed zero and first conditionals in everyday scenarios
Q1. If the train is delayed, I ___ late for the meeting
First conditional for transport chaos. Trains are unreliable. Meetings are unforgiving. Excuses prepared.
Q2. Coffee tastes better when you ___ sugar
Zero conditional for taste preferences. Sugar sweetens. Coffee fortifies. Britain runs on caffeine.
Q3. If you press this button, the light ___ on
Zero conditional for mechanical cause and effect. Buttons are pressed. Lights respond. Simple physics.
Q4. She will not come ___ you invite her
UNLESS sets the condition. Invitations are required. Social contracts are observed. Politeness matters.
Q5. When I am tired, I ___ to bed early
Zero conditional for habits. Tiredness comes. Sleep follows. Routines are comforting.