First Conditional

Use:
The first conditional structure is used to talk about something which will or may happen in the future as
a result of something else.
Example: If it rains tomorrow, Ill stay at home.
Form:
Make the first conditional in this way.
If

When

present simple

will / wont

verb

you

you

might / might not

(infinitive form)

he

he

she...

she...

Examples: If I see Tom, I will tell him the news.

When you visit, we might go to the park.
Or
I

will / wont

verb

if

you

might / might not

(infinitive form)

when

you

he

he

she...

she...

present simple

Examples: Shell be late if she doesnt hurry up.

You might not pass your exams if you watch television all the time.
Common Mistakes:
1) Dont use will or might directly after will or might.
If I will arrive first, Ill make lunch.

=> If I arrive first, Ill make lunch.

2) Always use an infinitive verb after will and might.

I might to go out tonight, if Im not too tired.

=> I might go out tonight if Im not too tired.