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 • 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 practice Yoga,

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

LET’S DO THESE EXCERCISES.

• 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!

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