First Conditional

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First Conditional

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1. Introduction

2. Tip 1

3. Structure

4. Tip 2

5. Video

6. Practice

Introduction

We use the first conditional to talk about a possible future situation and the result of that situation: possible future situations: If the weather is good this weekend, (result) we'll go to the park. If | pass this exam, (result) I'll be very happy. There are two clauses in a conditional sentence: the if clause and the main clause. The if clause can go before or after the main clause. If I pass my exams, I'll get into university. I'll get into university if | pass my exams, if clause main clause main clause if clause To talk about a possible future situation, use the present simple in the if clause.

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Tip 1

Never use will / might in an if clause.If I go to New York ... NOT If I will go to New York ...

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Structure

To talk about the result of the situation, use a suitable future form, e.g., will, might, be going to or present continuous.

StatementsI'll get a good degree if I work hard this year. If he works hard, he won't fail. If they don't work hard this year, they won't get a good degree. Her teacher might ask her to repeat the year if she doesn't work hard. Questions and short answers What will you do if you pass? If she doesn't work hard, what will happen? If you don't get into university, will you look for a job? Yes, I will. / No, I won't. Are his parents going to buy him a car if he works hard? Yes, they are. / No, they're not.

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Tip 2

• The word order in the if clause doesn't change in questions.

What will you do if it rains? NOT What will you do if does it rain?

• We can make short questions with What if ... ?:

What if it rains?

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