The first conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the first conditional is formed, and when to use it.

if clause

If you study hard,

main clause

you will pass the test.

main clause

You will pass the test

if clause

if you study hard.

if clause

if + subject + simple present verb

main clause

subject + will + verb

Using the first conditional

The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future -- things which may happen:

Example

If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.

Explanation:

Maybe it will be sunny -- that's possible.

EXAMPLE:

Paula will be sad if Juan leaves.

EXPLANATION:

Maybe Juan will leave --that's possible.

Example:

If you cook the supper, I'll wash the dishes.

EXPLANATION:

Maybe you will cook the supper -- that's possible.

If you don´t sleep well,

you will get asleep in the classroom.

1.- If you ________ an apple every day,

you'll be very healthy.

2 If we don't protect the elephant,

it ________ extinct.

3 She ________ completely different

if she cuts her hair.(LOOK)

You'll pay higher insurance if you ________ a sports car. (BUY)

You ________ to see better if you turn on the lamp. (be able )

You ________ heart disease if you eat too much meat. (get)

If you don't put so much sugar in your coffee, you ________ so much weight! (not put on)

If a deer ________ into your garden, it ________ all your plants.(get/eat)

If I ________ some eggs, how many ________?(cook/eat)

If I practice Yoga,

I will get the balance.

I will be in peace.

LET’S DO THESE EXCERCISES.

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!