If the condition in a type I conditional is real or possible, the result will or may happen. Examples are given of type I conditionals using present tense in the if-clause and will or modal verbs like can/may/must in the result clause. The order of the if-clause and result clause can be changed without changing the meaning. Learners are prompted to provide examples and discuss possible situations based on pictures.

1. CONDITIONALS
TYPE I

2. If Condition
+
Result
If Present
tense +
will …
(we can
also use
can/ may/
must)

3. Example:
If it rains, we will stay at home.
(we can/ may/
must stay at
home)

4. We can change the order and the
meaning is exactly the same.
Example:
We will stay at home if it
rains.
Result
+
If Condition

5. When we talk about real
or possible conditions.
WHEN DO WE USE FIRST
CONDITIONALS?
Read the following
examples…

6. If the weather is
nice, we’ll have a picnic
by the lake.

7. WHAT ABOUT THIS ONE?
If it snows,…………

8. If I don’t have money, I
won’t buy the Cds.

9. You can complete this one:
If I have money, ……….…

10. Now look at the
following pictures and
talk about possible
situations…

17. Conditionals Type 1
Realizado por
Fernanda Valle
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