first conditional
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First 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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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!