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First Conditional Sentence Guide

The first conditional is used to express the future consequence of a realistic possibility now or in the future. It has two parts: the if clause which refers to a possible condition, and the main clause which refers to the probable result. The structure is "If + present simple, will/won't + verb". There is a 50% chance the condition will happen, and a 100% chance the result will occur if the condition does happen. Alternative structures include inverting the clauses or using modal verbs or imperatives in the main clause.

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First Conditional Sentence Guide

The first conditional is used to express the future consequence of a realistic possibility now or in the future. It has two parts: the if clause which refers to a possible condition, and the main clause which refers to the probable result. The structure is "If + present simple, will/won't + verb". There is a 50% chance the condition will happen, and a 100% chance the result will occur if the condition does happen. Alternative structures include inverting the clauses or using modal verbs or imperatives in the main clause.

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First

conditional
BY GABRIELA GUEVARA ENRIQUEZ
first conditional uses
The first conditional is used to express the future
consequence of a realistic possibility now or in the
future. For example,
"If I miss the train, I will take the next one".

There is a 50% chance that the first part of this


sentence (the action following "if") will happen.
And if it happens, the second part is 100% certain.
Form
To make a sentence in the first conditional, we use,

If + present simple, will/won’t + verb.

Example 1: If I pass this exam, I'll celebrate.


Example 2: If I pass this exam, I won't have to
do it again.
Summary
If clause (condition) comma Main clause (result)
If a condition exists , the result will be true.

Present Future / imperative


/modal verb
Form
Like all conditionals we can also invert this structure:

Will + verb if + present simple.

Example 1: I’ll celebrate if I pass this exam.


Example 2: If I pass this exam, I'll celebrate.
Form
As an alternative to will, It’s possible to
complete the second part of a first conditional
sentence with a modal verb or an imperative.
For example,
If it rains, we can't play tennis.
If it rains, we must postpone our game.
If it rains, wear your waterproof clothing.
If you study, you will pass the exam.
If he doesn't call, you should tell me immediately.
If she wins, We will celebrate soon.
Exercises
They won't know the truth if you ________ them.
A) Won't tell B) Don't tell

If he ________ you, will you answer the phone?


A) Will call B) Calls

If you don't go to the party, I ________ very upset.


A) Am B) Will be
Exercises
Read each sentence and pick the best option to fill the gaps.

If your sister goes to Paris, she _________ a good time.


A) Has B) Will have

If I leave now, I ________ in New York by 8:00 PM.


A) Will arrive B) Arrive

You ________ on your test if you don't study.


A) Won't do well B) Don't do well
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