First Conditional

First Conditional

by Mary Bickel

How do we make the first conditional?

IF ... present simple verb) + WILL* (base form verb)

+ , + If you practice the guitar every day, you will improve. + , + If the little girl pulls the cat's tail, the cat will scratch her. + , + If you are evil, the superheroes will destroy you. + , - If John watches a horror movie, he won't sleep well. + , - If Katie doesn't use sun cream, her skin will burn. + , - If they don't talk loudly, the baby won't wake up.

* or GOING TO

In place of WILL, we sometimes use BE GOING TO

Questions and Answers

Answer the questions with complete sentences using the first conditional. Example: What will you do if you are invited to tea with the Queen of England? If I am invited to tea with the Queen of England, I will practice my English!

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First Conditional picture sentences

Spin the wheel to choose a picture. Make an "If ..." first conditional sentence with the picture.

EXAMPLE: If you drink too much coffee, you will stay awake all night.

This activity has been adapted from a card game. You can view the original activity at: https://www.teach-this.com/grammar-activities-worksheets/zero-first-conditional

Practice Online

https://wordwall.net/resource/2121115/conditional-sentences-type-1