if/when/unless/as soon as

1 Complete the missing half of the following sentences using the Present
Simple or will + verb.
1 If you shop regularly in supermarkets, ________________________.
2 ________________________________________, hell get really fit.
3 As soon as I have some money, _____________________________.
4 Unless __________________,well cook a lovely meal for her tonight.
5 When I finish reading this book about advertising, ______________.
6 If my son passes his driving test, ____________________________.
7 Unless a product _____________________________, I wont buy it.
8 As soon as I know for certain, ______________________________.

2 Interview four students using the questions below and note their replies.

Add your What will If you do your If you go to

own you do this homework at the cinema
question! weekend if school, what this weekend,
it rains? will you do what will
later on? you see?
Student 1

Student 2

Student 3

Student 4

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if/when/unless/as soon as

TEACHERS NOTES:

Aim: to provide further practice of the First Conditional with if, when,
unless, as soon as. This worksheet is designed to be used in
conjunction with unit 4.3
Time: 40 minutes
Materials: copies of the worksheets for all students

1 Tell students they have to complete the sentences in their own

words using with if, when, unless, or as soon as. If necessary do
the first one with them as an example. There is no real right or
wrong as long as they use the correct tense as specified. Monitor
students as they work. Students read each others sentences.
Encourage peer correction by underlining any possible mistakes.
Ask for class feedback at end of activity.

Suggested answers: 1 If you shop regularly in supermarkets, youll

save time. 2 If he runs 10k each day, hell get really fit. 3 As soon as
I have some money, Ill pay you back! 4 Unless she decides to go out
for a meal, well cook a lovely meal for her tonight. 5 When I finish
reading this book about advertising, Ill never look at an advertisement
in the same way again! 6 If my son passes his driving test, Ill reward
him with a new CD/MP3 player. 7 Unless a product is reasonably priced
and has some positive testimonials, I wont buy it. 8 As soon as I know
for certain, Ill call you to let you know.

2 This is a free speaking activity for students. They can practice

using the First Conditional by asking questions to their fellow
students. Go around the class monitoring and give assistance
where necessary. Encourage students to give as full answers as
possible to the questions. Get feedback from the class.

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