FIRST CONDICIONAL

FIRST CONDICIONAL

1. Use the first condicional to show results or possible results of future actions

2. Use if and the simple present in the main clause and will (won't)

3. The if clause can come at the beginning or end of the sentences. Use a comma after the if clause when it comes at the begining

   • If you scroll down , you will see more characters
   • You will see more characters if you scroll down

4. The first conditional has present simple after "IF", then the FUTURE SIMPLE in the other clause:

   • IF + present simple, ... will + infinitive
   • or
   • ... will + infinitive if + present simple

5. The first conditional describes a particular situation

6. Examples

   • IF it rains, i won't go to the park
   • IF I study today, I'll go to the party tonight
   • She'll be late IF the train is delayed
   • She'll miss the bus IF she doesn't leave soon