Question

Now complete the sentences below using the correct form of the verb in brackets.Decide if each of
the sentences requires a first or second conditional

Answer 1

1. If the global population continues to grow, one day there will be serious environmental problems. (First Conditional)

2. We won't need to worry about global population growth if we have more environmental resources. (First Conditional)

3. Unless we control the growth in global population, pollution and traffic congestion will worsen. (First Conditional)

4. If we run out of oil in the future, we will have to rely on other sources of energy. (First Conditional)

5. If it rains more in some countries in the developing world, there will be fewer droughts. (First Conditional)

6. What will we do when we finally use up all of the Earth's resources? (First Conditional)

7. If people hold positions of power, there will be fewer wars. (First Conditional)

8. As soon as the global economy recovers, people will start to spend more money again. (First Conditional)

9. If advances in medicine and science continue, people will live longer. (First Conditional)

10. Life will be much more difficult if we don't have electricity. (First Conditional)

11. If people don't drive their cars so much, cities will be less polluted. (First Conditional)

12. Farmers in developing countries will earn a decent living if they receive a fair price for their produce. (First Conditional)