First Conditional

What is a conditional?

A conditional is a sentence or part of a sentence that expresses a condition. It

usually begins with the words "when," "if" and "unless."

A condition is what must happen before something else can happen.

The first Conditional

"If he catches a fish, he will be very happy.“

We use first conditional when talking about possible future events.

We use the first conditional to talk about a possible situation and the
result of that situation.
Example.

(possible future situation) (result)

If you do your homework, I will let you go to the beach with your friends.
There are two clauses in a conditional sentences: The if clause and the
main clause.

The if clause can go before or after the main clause:

If Karl passes his exam, he will go to the university.

Karl will go to the university if he passes the exam.
Examples of conditionals

I will come if I have enough time. 

Unless she agrees to pay us, we will not take the job.

They will come when I call them.

Structure:

If + subject + Simple Present + compl., + subject+ Will + verb + compl.

OR

subject +Will + verb + compl. If + subject + Simple Present + compl.

Examples:

Lisa will be very happy if she wins the prize.

If it rains, then we will stay at home.

You will always be able to take another test if you fail.

If I see Sam, I will ask him to give you a call.

Verb patterns
In English we have many rules when it comes to using two
verbs together in the same phrase. Verb patterns are the way
you are going to use the second verb when it is dependent on
the first verb.
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