Grammar: First Conditional

Grammar: First Conditional

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Grammar: First Conditional

First conditional, is a type of sentence structure used in English to talk about possible future events and their conditions or consequences. It consists of two parts: the condition (if clause) and the result (main clause). The basic structure of a First Conditional sentence is: For example: "If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home."

[If + present simple, will + base verb]

In this sentence, the condition is "if it rains tomorrow" and the result is "I will stay at home".

Grammar: First Conditional

First Conditional is often used in everyday conversation to talk about plans, predictions, and arrangements. It is also useful to talk about future possibilities and events, to make suggestions or to give advice.

First Conditional: examples

If it doesn't rain, we'll go to the outdoor film festival tonight.

If she wins the award, she'll give a speech at the film festival.

If the tickets are still available, I'll buy them for the film festival next week.

If the movie receives good reviews, it'll be featured at several film festivals.

If the film festival is canceled, we'll go to the museum instead.

If they get selected, they'll participate in the film festival in Paris.

If the director attends, he'll answer questions after the screening at the film festival.

If the weather improves, we'll go to the beachside film festival tomorrow.

If "The Avengers" makes a sequel, Iron Man will return as the main character.

First Conditional: more examples

If "Harry Potter" gets a prequel, Voldemort will be the main character.

If "The Hunger Games" continues, Katniss Everdeen will participate in another competition.

If "Jurassic Park" makes a fourth movie, dinosaurs will escape the park again.

If "The Lord of the Rings" gets a reboot, Frodo Baggins will be the main character.

If "Pirates of the Caribbean" makes a sixth movie, Jack Sparrow will not be the main character.

If "Star Wars" get a new trilogy, Darth Vader will return as a main character.

If "Titanic" gets a sequel, Jack and Rose will not be in the story.

If "The Terminator" makes a fifth movie, Sarah Connor will be the main character.

If "Toy Story" makes a fifth movie, Woody and Buzz will play as the main characters.

Grammar: First Conditional

In the following conversations you will find examples of how the first conditional can be used in real-life situations to talk about potential future events based on a condition.

Note: These "if" clause expresses the condition, and the outcome clause expresses the action or event that will happen if the condition is met.

First Conditional: Context 1

Two friends discussing their plans for the Cannes Film Festival: Lucho: "If we get tickets to the Cannes Film Festival, we should plan to see some great films." Jaime: "Yes, if we go, we'll have to make a list of the films we want to see."

First Conditional: Context 2

A film enthusiast talking to a travel agent about attending the Berlin International Film Festival: Gustavo: "I really want to attend the Berlin International Film Festival this year. Do you have any packages available?" Travel Agent (Martha): "Yes, we do have packages available. If you book now, we can get you a good deal on airfare and accommodations." Gustavo: “Please, let´s do that right now. If I go this year, I will see many famous actors and actresses who are going to Berlin”

First Conditional: Context 3

A student talking to her teacher about a potential film festival trip: Student (Ana María): "I heard that there's a film festival in Venice this year. Can we go as a class trip?" Teacher (Orlando): "If the school approves the trip and we can raise enough money, we can definitely consider it." Student (Ana María): That is a fantastic idea. If we talk to the principal today, we will have a response for our group tomorrow.