First conditional

First conditional

1. What are the conditional sentecences?

   • Conditional sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences. Complete conditional sentences contain a conditional clause (often referred to as the if-clause) and the consequence.

2. What are the first conditional?

   • The first conditional (or 1st Conditional) is for future actions dependent on the result of another future action or event, where there is a reasonable possibility of the conditions for the action being satisfied.

3. When we used it ?

   • We used it to talk about actions or events in the future which are likely to happen or have a real possibility of happening.

4. Structure of a first conditional sentence

   • -->"If" clause: if + subject + simple present verb
     • If the "if" clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the "if" clause comes second, there is no need for a comma:
       • • if + present simple, ... will + infinitive
         • • will + infinitive + if + present simple
   • --> Main clause: subject + will + verb

5. Examples

   • • If I see her, I will tell her. • I will go to the party tonight if I finish to study today. • My mom will feel better if she rests. • If it rains tomorrow, I will not go to the beach with my friends. • If you don't put on repellent, you will get bitten. • My brother will pass your exams if he studies hard. • If my father wakes up late, he will be late to his job. • My sister will go mad if I touch her things. • If I win a million dollars, I will travel around the world. • My parents will watch TV with me if they have time.