The document provides an overview of the first conditional in English grammar, used to express future consequences of realistic possibilities. It outlines the structure of first conditional sentences, including the use of 'if' + present simple followed by 'will' or other verbs, along with several examples. Additionally, it includes exercises for practice and emphasizes the proper placement of 'will' in conditional sentences.

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2. Teacher resources

3. Organization
• Uses of the first conditional.
• How to form first conditional sentences.
• Examples.
• Exercises.

4. first conditional
uses
The first conditional is used to express the future
consequence of a realistic possibility now or in the
future. For example,
"If I miss the train, I will take the next one".
There is a 50% chance that the first part of this
sentence (the action following "if") will happen. And if
it happens, the second part is 100% certain.

5. Form
To make a sentence in the first conditional, we use,
If + present simple, will/won’t + verb.
Example 1: If I pass this exam, I'll celebrate.
Example 2: If I pass this exam, I won't have to do
it again.

6. Form
Like all conditionals we can also invert this structure:
Will + verb if + present simple.
Example 1: I’ll celebrate if I pass this exam.
Example 2: I won’t have to do this exam again if I pass it.

7. Form
As an alternative to will, It’s possible to complete
the second part of a first conditional sentence
with a modal verb or an imperative. For example,
If it rains, we can't play tennis.
If it rains, we must postpone our game.
If it rains, wear your waterproof clothing.

8. The important thing to remember
with the first conditional is that
we can never use "will" near "if".
"Will" can only come in the other
part of the sentence.

9. Examples
• If you practice frequently, you'll learn quickly.
• If we don't win today, we'll be out of the competition.
• Your teacher can help if you don't understand something.
• If she does well in this interview, she'll get the job.
• If you're hungy, help yourself to whatever you want.
• We won't miss the plane if we hurry.
• Our boss will be really pleased if we get this contact.

10. the result will be true.
Future / imperative
/modal verb
Summary
If clause (condition) comma Main clause (result)
If a condition exists ,
Present

11. If you study, you will pass the
exam.
If he doesn't call, you should tell me
immediately.
If she wins, We will celebrate
soon.

12. Exercises
Read each sentence and pick the best option to fill the gaps.
If your sister goes to Paris, she _________ a good time.
A) Has B) Will have
If I leave now, I ________ in New York by 8:00 PM.
A) Will arrive B) Arrive
You ________ on your test if you don't study.
A) Won't do well B) Don't do well

13. They won't know the truth if you ________ them.
A) Won't tell B) Don't tell
If he ________ you, will you answer the phone?
A) Will call
If you don't go to the party, I ________ very upset.
A) Am
B) Calls
B) Will be
Exercises

14. Prompt: The first conditional is used to talk or write about
real possibilities in the future. Pretend you are a parent
who wants his or her kids to behave with their
grandparents during the weekend. Write a note to your
kids on your notebooks. You may also offer some bribes
for good behavior.
Exercise 2: Writing

15. Teacher resources