3. • 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.
4. • if clause
• If you study hard,
• main clause
• you will pass the test.
5. • main clause
• You will pass the test
• if clause
• if you study hard.
6. • if clause
• if + subject + simple present verb
• main clause
• subject + will + verb
7. • 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:
8. • Example
• If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
• Explanation:
• Maybe it will be sunny -- that's
possible.
9. • EXAMPLE:
• Paula will be sad if
Juan leaves.
• EXPLANATION:
• Maybe Juan will leave
-- that's possible.
15. a• You'll pay higher insurance if you
sports car. (BUY)
16. • You heart disease if you eat too
much meat. (get)
17. EXERCISE
COMPLETE WITH FIRST CONDITIONAL.
1) IF I STUDY JAPANESE, _____________
2) IF YOU BUY A BICYCLE, _____________
3) IF IT RAINS, ________________
4) YOU WILL PASS THE EXAMS_________
5) PAULA WILL BE SAD _______________
6) I WILL NOT (WON’T) PASS THE EXAMS
__________________