Friday, September 23rd

First Conditional

Use

We use the first conditional clauses to talk about actions likely to happen in the present or future.

Example: If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

S t r u c tu r e
IF + SIMPLE PRESENT + , + SUBJECT + WILL + VERB + REST.

Example: If my mother goes out, I will sleep all day long

SUBJECT + WILL + VERB + REST + IF + SIMPLE PRESENT

Example: I will sleep all day long If my mother goes out

Examples
If he passes his driving test, he will buy a car.

If I have time, I will visit my grandparents at the weekend.

I will buy a new sofa as soon as I have enough money.

Exercises
Match the two parts of the sentences:
1.Ill be happy ... 2. She wont pass her exams ... 3. Hell come to the party ... a. if she doesnt study more. b. if its at the weekend. c. shell be very upset.

4. If we climb faster...
5. Unless you invite her ...

d. if I win the race.

e. well get to the top of the hill before lunch