First Conditional

First Conditional

1. What is the First Conditional?

   • The First Conditional, also known as Type 1 Conditional, is used to describe situations that are likely to happen in the future.

2. Pattern

   • Usually, when using the First Conditional, we will find a pretty common pattern. There are usually 2 clauses, the main claus and the IF claus. The IF claus is a condition that has to be met so that the action in the main claus can be performed. The main claus contains the main event that can only happen if the condition on the IF claus is met. The IF claus can go either before or after the main claus.
     • If the IF claus is before the main claus, we must use a comma in between the clauses. If the main clause is before the IF claus, we will not have no use a comma.

3. Examples

   • If our team works hard, we will finish our project earlier.
   • You will arrive on time if you set off now.
   • If our car runs out of fuel, we will not be able to get to the airport!

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