Grade 9 ESL Unit Assessment: First and Second Conditionals (18 Marks)

Learning Objectives

• Form the first conditional (If + present simple, will / won't + verb) and use it for real future possibilities.
• Form the second conditional (If + past simple, would / wouldn't + verb) and use it for imaginary or unlikely situations.
• Use "If I were you, I would…" to give advice, and "unless" to mean "if … not".
• Choose the correct conditional for a situation and explain the difference in meaning.
• Use correct punctuation: a comma after the if-clause when it comes first.
• Use both conditionals in speaking and in a short written paragraph.

How to Use This Resource

• Give at the end of the unit (or as a pre-test before teaching).
• Allow about 40 minutes. Students work alone.
• Mark with the answer key; use the score guide to decide who needs re-teaching or a challenge.

Differentiation

Support: Give a formula card: 1st = If + present, will + verb. 2nd = If + past, would + verb. Challenge: Mixed and third conditionals as an extension: "If I had studied, I would have passed." English language learners: Teach "I'll" and "I'd" contractions with pronunciation practice.

Teacher Tips

Ask "How likely is it?" — this is the key question for choosing first or second conditional. Personalize it: students' own plans (first) and dreams (second) make the grammar memorable.

What's Included

• 18-mark unit assessment (PDF + editable DOCX)
• Part A: Verb Forms (6 marks)
• Part B: First or Second? Explain (4 marks)
• Part C: Find and Correct the Mistake (4 marks)
• Part D: Write (4 marks)
• Answer key with marking notes and a score guide (PDF)

Additional Files

• Grade 9 ESL Unit Assessment: First and Second Conditionals (18 Marks) (DOCX)
• Answer Key (PDF)

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