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Understanding the First Conditional
Aug 28, 2024
ESL Library: First Conditional
Conditional Mood in English
Definition
: Used for hypothetical situations.
Purpose
: To make guesses about outcomes when outcomes are uncertain.
What is the First Conditional?
Definition
: Used for possible or likely outcomes.
Structure
: If a certain condition is met, the outcome will probably happen.
Example
: "If she studies hard, she will pass the test."
Condition: studying hard
Outcome: passing the test
Common Pattern of First Conditional
If Pattern
:
Structure: "if" + present tense, "will" + verb
Example: "If it is sunny tomorrow, we will go to the beach."
Note: Use a comma after the if clause.
Will Pattern
:
Structure: "will" + verb, "if" + present tense
Example: "We will go to the beach if it is sunny tomorrow."
Note: Do not use a comma before the if clause.
More Examples of First Conditional Sentences
If he drives really fast, he will get a speeding ticket.
If the students do well on the test, their teacher will let them go home early.
If you miss the bus, you will be late for school.
She will be tired tomorrow if she watches TV all night.
The children will eat all these cookies if we don't hide them.
We will be so happy if we win the game on Saturday.
Practice
Look at a picture and create a first conditional sentence.
Example: "If you stay out late tonight, you will regret it tomorrow morning."
Student Examples:
"If the students study hard, they will get good grades."
"She will move to a new city if she gets the job."
"My friend will be angry if I forget his birthday."
"I will call you if I need help with my homework."
"If he is late, he will miss his appointment."
Conclusion
Understanding the first conditional is essential for discussing likely outcomes based on specific conditions.
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ESL Library: First Conditional
Conditional Mood in English
Definition
: Used for hypothetical situations.
Purpose
: To make guesses about outcomes when outcomes are uncertain.
What is the First Conditional?
Definition
: Used for possible or likely outcomes.
Structure
: If a certain condition is met, the outcome will probably happen.
Example
: "If she studies hard, she will pass the test."
Condition: studying hard
Outcome: passing the test
Common Pattern of First Conditional
If Pattern
:
Structure: "if" + present tense, "will" + verb
Example: "If it is sunny tomorrow, we will go to the beach."
Note: Use a comma after the if clause.
Will Pattern
:
Structure: "will" + verb, "if" + present tense
Example: "We will go to the beach if it is sunny tomorrow."
Note: Do not use a comma before the if clause.
More Examples of First Conditional Sentences
If he drives really fast, he will get a speeding ticket.
If the students do well on the test, their teacher will let them go home early.
If you miss the bus, you will be late for school.
She will be tired tomorrow if she watches TV all night.
The children will eat all these cookies if we don't hide them.
We will be so happy if we win the game on Saturday.
Practice
Look at a picture and create a first conditional sentence.
Example: "If you stay out late tonight, you will regret it tomorrow morning."
Student Examples:
"If the students study hard, they will get good grades."
"She will move to a new city if she gets the job."
"My friend will be angry if I forget his birthday."
"I will call you if I need help with my homework."
"If he is late, he will miss his appointment."
Conclusion
Understanding the first conditional is essential for discussing likely outcomes based on specific conditions.