Complete the conditional sentence with the correct form of the verb: “If he works hard, he ______ the examination.”

Correct answer: Will pass. This is a first conditional (real possibility), so the main clause takes “will + base verb”.

Background: A first conditional uses present simple in the “if” clause and “will” in the main clause.

• Pass: “Pass” is the base form without “will”.
• Was passed: “Was passed” is a passive form that does not fit.
• Have passed: “Have passed” is the wrong tense.

Did you know? It describes a real, possible future situation.

Memory trick: If + present, will + verb.