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First Conditional
Elsa Maximiano - 2012
First Conditional
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The 1st conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future.
The 1st conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future.
The 1st conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future.
This page will explain how the 1st conditional is formed, and when to use it.
You can use it in two ways1. If clause, main clause
if clause
You can use it in two ways1. If clause, main clause
if clause If you study hard,
You can use it in two ways1. If clause, main clause
if clause If you study hard,
You can use it in two ways1. If clause, main clause
if clause If you study hard,
main clause
You can use it in two ways1. If clause, main clause
if clause If you study hard,
main clause you will pass the test.
You can use it in two ways1. If clause, main clause
2. Main clause if clause
2. Main clause if clause
main clause
2. Main clause if clause
main clauseYou will pass the test
2. Main clause if clause
main clauseYou will pass the test
if clause
2. Main clause if clause
main clauseYou will pass the test
if clause if you study hard.
2. Main clause if clause
main clauseYou will pass the test
if clause if you study hard.
Note:
2. Main clause if clause
main clauseYou will pass the test
if clause if you study hard.
Note: In this case you won’t need to
use the comma (,)
Structure
if clause
Structure
if clause• if + subject + simple present verb
Structure
if clause• if + subject + simple present verb
Structure
if clause• if + subject + simple present verb
main clause
Structure
if clause• if + subject + simple present verb
main clause• subject + will + verb
Structure
Using the 1st Contitional
The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future -
- things which may happen:
Using the 1st Contitional
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Explanation:
Example
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Explanation:• Maybe it will be sunny - it's
possible that we go to the park.
Example
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Explanation:
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Explanation:Maybe Mike will leave -
Example
Paula will be sad if Mike leaves.
Explanation:Maybe Mike will leave -
- that's possible.
Example
Example
If you cook the supper, I'll wash the dishes.
Explanation:• Maybe you will cook the supper -
- that's possible.
Example
Let’s do some exercises.
1. If you ________ an apple every day,
1. If you ________ an apple every day, you'll be very healthy.
2. If we don't protect the elephant,
2. If we don't protect the elephant, it ___________________ extinct.
3. She ________ completely different
3. She ________ completely different if she cuts her hair. (LOOK)
4. You'll pay higher insurance if you ________ a sports car. (BUY)
5. You ________ to see better if you turn on the lamp. (be able )
6. You ________ heart disease if you eat too much meat. (get)
7. If you don't put so much sugar in your coffee, you ________ so much weight! (not put on)
LET’S DO THESE EXERCISES.
LET’S DO THESE EXERCISES.
LET’S DO THESE EXERCISES.
Homework
1. If you (not study), you (fail) the test.
2. We (die) if we (not get) help soon!
3. If you (look) in the fridge, you (find) some cold drinks.
4. If there (be) no oil in the engine, the car (break) down.
5. I (lend) you my umbrella if you (need) it.
6. The sea level (rise) if the planet (get) hotter.
7. If you (eat) your sandwiches now, you (have) anything for lunch!8. You (be) safe in an accident if you (wear) your seatbelt.9. If he (save) all his money, he (be able to go) on holiday to Canada.
10. I (not come) with you if you (not bring) John!
2012 - Elsa Maximiano
