UNIT 5

FIRST CONDITIONAL
and Time Connectors
 The First Conditional (Uses)

The First Conditional is used to talk about things which are

possible in the present or in the future ―things which may
happen:
►Example: If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Explanation: Maybe it will be sunny ―that's possible.

► Example: Paula will be sad if Juan leaves.

Explanation: Maybe Juan will leave ― that's possible.
 The First Conditional (Structure)
The First Conditional sentence consists of two clauses,
an "if clause" and a "main clause":

If Clause Main Clause

If + Subject + Present Simple Subject + Will + Verb (base form)

If it's sunny , we'll go to the park.

When the "if" clause comes first, a Comma is used.

This Rule Applies to All Conditionals
Let´s practice:
• If I __________________ (go) out tonight, I __________________ (go) to
the cinema.
• If we__________________ (arrive) late to the airport, we
__________________ (miss) the plane.
• If we __________________ (not / see) each other tomorrow, we
__________________ (see) each other next week.
• If the weather __________________ (not / improve), we
__________________ (not / have) a picnic.
• If you __________________ (not / want) to go out, I __________________
(cook) dinner at home.
• Our parents __________________ (be) angry if we _______________(not
/study)

NOTE: The order of the clauses may be changed. In this case, a comma is NOT
NECESSARY.
 First Conditional
with Time Connectors

We can replace “If” with any of the following

Time Connectors:

1.When:
2.As soon as
3.Unless
4.Untill
5.Before
 INSTEAD OF “IF” EXAMPLE
1. When When I die, I’ll leave all my money to charity.
If I die, I’ll leave my money to charity.
This situation is very urgent. I’ll call you as
2. As soon as soon as I have more information.
I’ll call you if I have more information.
You’ll fail the test unless you study.
3. Unless (if......not/main You’ll fail the test if you don’t study.
verb)
4. Until (to express a point I won’t go to bed until you come home.
in time) I’ll keep trying until I see a result.
I’ll keep trying if I see a result = doesn’t
express the same meaning.

5. Before I’ll have lunch before I leave.

I’ll have lunch if I leave.
 Let’s Practice:
arrives
1. If Jack ______________ late again, his trainer will be furious. (arrive)
2. You'll be sorry if you ______________
do not study for your exams. (not/study)
will go
3. We ______________ if the weather's good. (go)
is
4. If the bus ______________ on time, I won't miss the football match. (be)
do
5. If you ______________ your homework now, you'll be free tomorrow. (do)
6. We ______________
will eat out if there's no food at home. (eat)
7. You'll find life much easier if you ______________
smile more often. (smile)
will go
8. If it's hot, we _____________ for a swim. (go)
take
9. You'll do it better if you ______________ more time over it. (take)
keeps
10.If she ______________ practicing, she'll get better. (keep)
11.I ______________
will be so happy if I pass the exam. (be)
do not go
12.You'll be really tired tomorrow if you ______________ to bed soon. (not/go)
1. We'll have a nap after lunch. We'll be sleepy.
• We'll have a nap after lunch if we ......................... sleepy.
2. I won't know his phone number. I won't be able to give him
a ring.
• If I ................................. his phone number, I won't be able to
give him a ring.
3. John will be at work. He won't go with us.
• As long as John ..................... at work, he won't go with us.
4. He won't like the monitor. He can send it back to the shop.
• Provided that he ...................... the monitor, he can send it
back to the shop.
Where Will I go if I have the
opportunity to travel next year?

Where + Will + Pronoun + main

verb + if + pronoun + simple
present of main verb +
complement of the sentence
• If I go on vacation next year, my prior destination ………
because……
• As soon as I arrive there, I…………….because……..
• When I arrive to the hotel, the first thing I………………….
• If I go sightseeing, I ……..
• Unless I have enough money, I ……….
Questions with First Conditional
INFORMATION QUESTIONS (What, where, when,
why…..?
• What will you do if the train is full tomorrow?
• Where will your family go if you travel to Europe
next year?
• What places will you visit if……

YES / NO QUESTIONS
• Will you travel abroad if you have the opportunity?
• Will you study abroad if you have the chance?
Link for Exercises – With IF and UNLESS

• http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=258
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• https://speakspeak.com/english-grammar-exercises/intermediate/firs
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