FIRST CONDITIONAL

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First Conditional

Introduction

The first conditional (also called conditional type 1) is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the first conditional is formed, and when to use it.

1. The structure of a first conditional sentence

A first conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an "if" clause and a main clause:

if clause	main clause
If you study hard,	you will pass the test.

If the "if" clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the "if" clause comes second, there is no need for a comma:

main clause	if clause
You will pass the test	if you study hard.

We use different verb forms in each part of a first conditional:

main clause	if clause
You will pass the test	if you study hard.

2. Using the first conditional

The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future — things which may happen:

Example	Explanation
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.	Maybe it will be sunny — that's possible.
Paula will be sad if Juan leaves.	Maybe Juan will leave — that's possible.
If you cook the supper, I'll wash the dishes.	Maybe you will cook the supper — that's possible.

First Conditional 1

Choose the correct form of each verb to complete each sentence.

Click on the correct answer.

You ________ better if you turn on the lamp.
1. will be able to see
2. are able to see
If you ________ an apple every day, you'll be very healthy.
1. eat
2. will eat
You won't pass the course if you ________.
1. won't study
2. don't study
If we don't protect the elephant, it ________ extinct.
1. becomes
2. will become
If a deer ________ into your garden, it ________ all your plants.
1. gets / will eat
2. will get / eats
You'll pay higher insurance if you ________ a sports car.
1. buy
2. will buy
If you don't put so much sugar in your coffee, you ________ so much weight!
1. won't put on
2. don't put on
She ________ completely different if she cuts her hair.
1. looks
2. will look
If I ________ some eggs, how many ________?
1. will cook / do you eat
2. cook / will you eat
You ________ heart disease if you eat too much meat.
1. will get
2. get