First conditional in English

First conditional in English

1. Conditional sentences in English are used to talk about events and their results.

2. The First Conditional Structure

   • If I’m late tonight, my mom will be angry.
   • If + present simple, will + verb

3. Predictions

   • You can use the first conditional sentence structure to say what you think will happen in a specific situation or when a specific event happens.
     • "If you don’t hurry, you’ll be late for work."

4. Superstitions

   • A superstition is a belief that an event or situation will bring good luck or bad luck.
     • "If you break a mirror, you will have 7 years of bad luck!"

5. Future plans

   • You can use the first conditional sentence structure to make plans for the future if an event or situation happens first.
     • "If you go shopping tomorrow, I’ll go with you!"

6. Warnings and threats

   • A warning is a statement about a possible problem or danger. A threat is a statement that someone will harm your or cause problems for you if you don’t do what they want you to do.
     • "Slow down! If the police catch you speeding, you’ll get a ticket."