First ConditionalFirst Conditional

• The first conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the first conditional is formed,

and when to use it.

• if clause If you study hard,

• main clause you will pass the test.

• main clause You will pass the test • if clause if you study hard.

• if clause• if + subject + simple present verb

• main clause• subject + will + verb

• Using the first conditional

• The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future -- things which may happen:

• Example• If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.

• Explanation:• Maybe it will be sunny -- that's possible.

• EXAMPLE:Paula will be sad if

Juan leaves.

• EXPLANATION:Maybe Juan will

leave -- that's possible.

• Example:If you cook the supper,

I'll wash the dishes.

• Explanation: Maybe you will cook

the supper -- that's possible.

If you don´t sleep well, you will get asleep in the classroom.

1- If you ________ an apple every day,

you'll be very healthy.

• 2 If we don't protect the elephant, • it ________ extinct.

• 3 She ________ completely different

• if she cuts her hair.(LOOK)

• You'll pay higher insurance if you ________ a sports car. (BUY)

• You ________ to see better if you turn on the lamp. (be able )

• You ________ heart disease if you eat too much meat. (get)

• If you don't put so much sugar in your coffee, you ________ so much weight! (not put on)

• If a deer ________ into your garden, it ________ all your plants.(get/eat)

• If I ________ some eggs, how many ________? (cook/eat)

• If I go jogging,

• I will get the balance.• I will be in peace.

LET’S DO THESE EXERCISES.

• 1. If you (not study), you (fail) the test.

• 2. We (die) if we (not get) help soon!

• 3. If you (look) in the fridge, you (find) some cold drinks.

• 4. If there (be) no oil in the engine, the car (break) down.

• 5. I (lend) you my umbrella if you (need) it.

KEYS• 1. If you don't study, you will fail the test.

• 2. We will die if we don't get help soon!

• 3. If you look in the fridge, you will find some cold drinks.

• 4. If there is no oil in the engine, the car will break down.

• 5. I will lend you my umbrella if you need it.

• 6. The sea level (rise) if the planet (get) hotter.

• 7. If you (eat) your sandwiches now, you (have) anything for lunch!

• 8. You (be) safe in an accident if you (wear) your seatbelt.

• 9. If he (save) all his money, he (be able to go) on holiday to Canada.

• 10. I (not come) with you if you (not bring) John!

KEYS• 6. The sea level will rise if the planet gets

hotter.• 7. If you eat your sandwiches now, you will

have anything for lunch!• 8. You will be safe in an accident if you wear

your seatbelt.• 9. If he saves all his money, he will be able to

go on holiday to Canada.• 10. I won't come with you if you don't bring

John!