First conditional

First conditional

1. The first conditional is a verb tense. We use the first conditional when we are thinking about a possible situation in the future. The first conditional describes things that could easily happen or have a real possibility of happening.

2. You can use the the first conditional to talk about predictions, superstitions, future plans, warnings & threats, and offers & suggestions.

3. Positive Sentences: If + simple present + , + will + verb + compl + . EXAMPLES: If I study today, I‘ll go to the party tomorrow.

   • Yes/No Questions: Will + subj + verb + compl + if + simple present + ? EXAMPLES: Will you need the car tomorrow if your friend comes to pick you up?
     • Wh- Questions: Wh- + will + subj + verb + compl + if + simple present + ? EXAMPLES: What will you do if they fire you?

4. Negative Sentences: If + simple present + , + won't / will not+ verb + compl EXAMPLES: If it rains, I won’t go to the beach.

   • Yes/No Answers: Positive: Yes + , + subject + will + . Negative: No + , + subject + will not / won't + .