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1 Name: Conditionals Grammar The 1st (First) Conditional

The 1st (first) conditional sentence structure is also called the future possible/real conditional.

If I eat too much, I will get fat. It is used to talk about a result [I'll get fat] that is likely to happen or is almost certain to happen in the future IF the condition in the if clause [if I eat too much] occurs. Generally, in the 1st conditional structure the if clause has a 50% or better chance of happening. If I eat too much, its possible that I will get fat. I may not get fat, but its more than likely that I will get fat if I eat too much. The 1st conditional form: If + simple present, will + verb *Even though this sentence structure is used to talk about the future, the condition clause [If I eat too much] uses the simple present tense.

Uses of the sentence structure 1. Possibilities Youll miss the train if you dont hurry! If I miss the train today, Ill drive to work. I will pass my math exam if I study hard. If it rains, we wont have our picnic. If you stay out in the rain too long, youll get sick! My mom will be angry if Im late tonight!

2. Superstitions

If you see a penny on the ground and pick it up, it will bring you good luck! If you break a mirror, you will have 7 years of bad luck!

If you rub a rabbits foot, it will bring you good luck! If you walk under a ladder, you will have bad luck! You will have bad luck if you open an umbrella indoors.

3. Future plans If youre going shopping today, Ill come with you! If you can get me a ticket, Ill go to the concert with you! If you see Ken later today, will you tell him to call me?

4. Warnings and threats If you dont come to my birthday party, Ill never speak to you again. If you eat too much ice cream, youll make yourself sick!< If you say that again, I will hurt you!

Variations of this sentence structure 1. The imperative can be used in the result clause. If you call your mother tonight, tell her I said hello! Remember to buy some bananas if you go to the supermarket. If anyone calls for me, tell them Im not home!

2. Modals can be used in the result clause, particularly for offers and suggestions.

If you get a new job, you should really buy nicer clothes! I can get you a ticket to the Madonna concert if you want to go! If you need someone to help you move, I might be able to help.

be going to Im going to buy a new car next year if I have enough money. If you dont give me back my sweater right now, Im going to scream! Shes going to take a vacation next week if she gets time off work. Task 1: Create sentences with if using the following videos of ads Example: If you drink Sprite, you will be cool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdOoJjvr0GM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz-MJNMfLP4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0 http://adsoftheworld.com/media/tv/de_lijn_ants http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgvogxW0qhE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC7Vwwp-XDo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgt2dJU2TNk

Task 2: Create 10 sentences with if using ads you know Example: If you use EGO, you will be a man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CrFhD9Hw4I&feature=related Task 3: Complete the exercise of the link http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/first-conditional-exercise-1.html

FIRST CONDITIONAL FORM MAKE THE FIRST CONDITIONAL

1) If I 2) If you

(go) out tonight, I (get) back late, I

(go) to the cinema... (be) angry...

3) If we (not/see) each other tomorrow, we (see)each other next week... 4) If he 5) If we 6) If we Spain... 7) If the weather picnic... 8) They 9) If I 10) If we 11) She 12) If you home... 13) I 14) He exam... 15) I 16) She supermarket... 17) They 18) We 19) She 20) I (come) , I (wait) here, we (be) surprised... (be) late... (go) to

(go) on holiday this summer, we

(not/improve) , we (go) to the party if they (not/go) to bed early, I (eat) all this cake, we (stay) in London if she (not/want) to go out, I

(not/have) a (be) invited... (be) tired tomorrow... (feel) sick ... (get) a job... (cook) dinner at

(come) early, if you (not/get) a better job if he (buy) a new dress if I (cook) dinner if you (go) on holiday if they (be) late if we (take) a taxi if it (not/go) if you

(want)... (not/pass) that (have) enough money... (go) to the (have) time... (not/hurry)... (rain)... (not/come) with me..