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First conditional review

Lesson code: SBST-X6GE-X9VZ PRE-INTERMEDIATE +

1 Review
Complete the review of the first conditional structure with `present simple', `will/can + infinitive' or
`will'.

Grammar review - First conditional

We use the first conditional to talk about a possible situation in the future. The structure of the first
conditional is:
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If + ,
If you call me before 1pm, I will answer.
I can come if you invite me.

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Remember that we do not use after if. We can also use when instead of if.

2 Practice 1
Complete these first conditional sentences with the present simple or `will'. Only use contractions for
negatives - e.g. won't/don't.

1. If they (not/reduce) their prices, nobody will buy their products.

2. If I don't get the job, I (be) very disappointed.
3. We can go for a drink if I (finish) my work on time.
4. If the meeting starts at 5pm, I (arrive) a little late.
5. If you (speak) English every day at work, you will learn quickly.
6. You (not/get) a discount if you don't sign the contract now.
7. The boss will be here if you (come back) later.
8. If you talk to the manager, you (get) a special price.
9. If you (not/help) me, I won't be able to finish the project on time.
10. If there is too much noise, you (not/be able) to concentrate.
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3 Practice 2
Look at the pictures and match the two halves of the sentences below.

1. If everyone talks at the same time, a. I will visit a tropical island.

2. When I have some time off, b. our sales will increase.
3. If we continue to work hard, c. we can become more successful.
4. If we work as a team, d. we won't hear each other.
5. If you go by taxi, e. you will become stressed.
6. If you work too much, f. you will get a discount.
7. If you buy now, g. you will get there quicker.
8. If you don't take any risks, h. you won't gain any rewards.

4 Practice 3 - Business statements

Complete these statements.

1. If you (treat) your customers well, they (tell) their friends about you.
2. If you (spend) more, you (pay) less tax.
3. If workers (receive) a higher salary, they (work) better.
4. If you (start) a business with a lot of capital, it (become) a successful
business.
5. If workers (be) always ill, the business (lose) money.
6. If you (not/wear) a suit for a job interview, you (not/make) a good
impression.
7. If a business (spend) more money on internet marketing, it (gain)
more customers.
8. You (be) smart at work if you (eat) fish.
Now discuss whether you think these statements are true or false.
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5 Practice 4
Complete the questions.

1. What (you/do) if it (rain) this weekend?

2. What (you/eat) when you (have) your next lunch break?
3. Which form of transport (you/use) when you (go) home?
4. What (you/do) if you (be) late for your next English lesson?
5. How (you/feel) when you (can) speak English very well?
6. What (you/do) if your teacher (be) late?
7. What (happen) if your company (decide) to change its office location?
8. What (you/buy) when you (go) shopping next time?

Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.

6 Flashcard review
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