First conditional
This type of conditional sentences is all about possible and probable things that can happen in the future!
Table of Contents
1.Structure
1.1If clause
The "if clause" in first conditional is formed as shown in the following table
| Structure | Example | Each Unit |
|---|---|---|
| If+present simple | If I go to the city, I will buy a lot of stuff | If+Subject+Verb inf |
| If+present simple | If Tom goes to the city, he will buy a lot of stuff | If+Subject+Verb+ s/es |
Practice Examples
If it (rain) _____ , I will open an umbrella
If I (study) _____ hard, I will pass the exam
If the weather (be) _____ nice, we will go to the beach
1.2Result clause
The result clause of this conditional is formed as shown in the following table.
| Result Clause Structure | Example | Each Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Future Simple | If I study hard, I will pass the exam | Subject + will+ Verb inf |
| Future Simple | If she studies hard, she will pass the exam | Subject + will+ Verb inf |
Practice Examples
If she studies hard, she (pass) _____ the exam.
If they invite us, we (attend) _____ the party.
If the shop is open, I (buy) _____ some groceries.
2.Usage
2.1Popssible future situations
The first conditional is a grammar structure used to describe possible future situations and their likely consequences. It expresses real and probable scenarios that might happen in the future, based on a specific condition being met. This grammatical form helps communicate potential outcomes and make predictions about future events.
First Conditional Formation
| Structure Type | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Positive Condition | If + Subject + Simple Present, Subject + Will + Base Verb | If it is sunny, we will go to the beach |
Practice Examples
If it (snow) _____ tonight, the children (build) _____ a snowman.
They (not/come) _____ if it (rain) _____ tomorrow.
If he (take) _____ the early train, he (be) _____ here by noon.
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