First Conditional

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FIRST CONDITIONAL

REINFORCEMENT

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What is the structure of the conditionals?

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Conditional clauses are also called "conditional sentences or if sentences". They always have two parts, a main clause and an if clause. The action in the main part can only happen if a certain condition is taking place. This condition has to be expressed in the if clause.

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What happens when the main clause appears first in the first conditional?

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There is no need for a comma.

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How are the clauses separated when the if clause comes first?

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A comma usually separates the two clauses.

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What does the first conditional talk about?

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Possible future results that are likely to happen, but may not.

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What is the structure of the First conditional?

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The first conditional uses a different verb form in each clause.

To construct the if clause you would write

if + subject + simple present verb tense.

To construct the main clause, you would write subject + will + verb.

First Conditional Form: If + Simple Present, Subject + will/won’t + Verb.

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Here is an example of the first conditional with a comma.

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If I win the contest, I will be rich.

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Here is an example of the first conditional without a comma.

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I will be rich if I win the contest.

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Look at the following first conditional examples.

Write them in the notebook

underline the main clause with green

the if clause with yellow.

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The dog will hide if he sees a cat.

• If I visit my grandma, I will go to the park.

• If I remain in Denver, I will purchase a dog.

• She will go to the dentist if I take her.

• I will be famous if I get a role in the film.

• If you study hard, you will pass your exams.

• If I find your email, I will send you the picture.

• And, if Mary comes home, I will tell her about the exam.

• I’ll wash the dishes if you cook the supper.

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PRACTICE WITH THE FOLLOWING EXERCISES

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