FIRST CONDITIONAL

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What is the first conditional?

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The first conditional is a grammatical structure used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It typically uses 'if' + present simple, followed by 'will' + base verb.

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How do you form the first conditional?

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The first conditional is formed using 'if' + present simple, + 'will' + base verb. For example: 'If it rains, I will stay home.'

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What is the structure of a first conditional sentence?

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The structure is: If + subject + present simple verb, subject + will + base verb.

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Provide an example of a first conditional sentence.

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If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

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What is the purpose of using the first conditional?

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The first conditional is used to express a possible future event that is likely to happen if a certain condition is met.

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What is the difference between 'will' and 'going to' in future predictions?

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'Will' is used for spontaneous decisions or predictions based on what we think, while 'going to' is used for plans or intentions.

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What happens if the condition in a first conditional sentence is not met?

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If the condition is not met, the result will not happen. For example, 'If it doesn't rain, I won't stay home.'

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Can the order of clauses in a first conditional sentence be changed?

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Yes, the order can be changed. For example: 'I will stay home if it rains.'

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What is the negative form of the first conditional?

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The negative form uses 'if' + subject + present simple negative, + subject + will not (won't) + base verb. For example: 'If he does not study, he won't pass the exam.'

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How do you express a first conditional question?

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You can express a first conditional question by inverting the subject and auxiliary verb. For example: 'What will you do if it rains?'