Unit notes and practice questions
Everything here is for unit 5 of the Grade 9 English textbook: what the chapter covers, the short notes, practice questions with their answers, and the lesson video where one exists.
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When you use it
Use the first conditional to talk about a possible future action and its likely result.
Watch out
Do not put will in the if clause. The if clause takes simple present, while the main clause takes will plus the base verb.
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When you use it
Use the zero conditional to describe scientific facts, general truths, and situations where one action always causes another.
Watch out
Both clauses must take simple present verbs. Put a comma after the if clause only when it begins the sentence.
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When you use it
Use to describe hypothetical, unreal, or unlikely situations in the present or future.
Watch out
Do not put would in the if clause. Use the simple past in the if clause and would, could, or might with the base verb in the main clause.
Drafted from Grade 9 English, pages 123-140, then checked twice before it went up
When you use it
Use to talk about past events that did not happen and their impossible results.
Watch out
Do not forget have after the modal verb in the main clause. The structure requires had with a past participle in the if clause, and would have with a past participle in the main clause.
Drafted from Grade 9 English, pages 123-140, then checked twice before it went up
10 multiple-choice questions written against this chapter, each with its answer and the reason. Try one before you open the answer.
Question 1
According to the prefix table in the textbook, what is the meaning of the prefix anti- in words like antibiotic?
Answer: A Opposing or against
Why
The textbook states that the prefix anti- means opposing or against, as in anti-aircraft and antibiotic.
Question 2
In the phrasal verbs section, what does the phrasal verb call off mean in the sentence: "The manager will call off tomorrow's meeting."?
Answer: A Cancel
Why
In the textbook matching exercise, call off means to cancel.
Question 3
According to paragraph 2 of the passage "Health Benefits of Gardening", what is the most obvious benefit of gardening?
Answer: A It is a great way to relieve stress.
Why
Paragraph 2 states directly that the most obvious benefit of gardening is that it can be a great way to relieve stress.
Question 4
Which verb tense is used in both the main clause and the if-clause of a zero conditional sentence?
Answer: A Simple present tense
Why
The textbook explains that in zero conditional sentences, both clauses use the simple present tense because they express general facts.
Question 5
Which phrasal verb means to perform, as used in: "The students agreed to ______ their homework together."?
Answer: A carry out
Why
In Activity 4.8, carry out is defined as meaning to perform.
Question 6
Based on the prefix table in the textbook, which prefix means before or preceding?
Answer: A ante-
Why
The prefix ante- means before or preceding, as shown in the textbook example ante-room.
Question 7
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete this Type 1 conditional sentence:
"If they do not study harder, they ______ the exam."
Answer: A will not pass
Why
Conditional sentence Type 1 uses the simple present tense in the if-clause and the simple future tense (will not pass) in the main clause.
Question 8
According to paragraph 4 of "Health Benefits of Gardening", what is one major nutritional benefit for vegetable gardeners?
Answer: A They have a continuous supply of fresh vegetables and know what chemicals were used.
Why
Paragraph 4 states that vegetable gardeners ensure a continuous supply of fresh produce and know exactly where it comes from and what chemicals were used.
Question 9
According to the textbook notes, how does a conditional type 1 sentence differ from a zero conditional sentence?
Answer: A Zero conditional refers to facts, while type 1 refers to possible conditions and probable results.
Why
The textbook explains that zero conditionals represent facts, while conditional type 1 sentences refer to possible conditions and probable results.
Question 10
Based on the matching activity in Unit 4 (Activity 4.6), which national park is home to the Walia Ibex, Ethiopian wolf, and Gelada Baboon?
Answer: A Simien Mountains National Park
Why
In Activity 4.6, Simien Mountains National Park matches with Walia Ibex, Ethiopian wolf, and Gelada Baboon.
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Unit 5 runs from page 106 to page 122 of the Ministry of Education edition.
Ministry of Education edition, English, 235 pages
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