5.4: Future Real Conditional
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The First Conditional is used to show the future consequence for real, possible or likely situations.
Some example sentences are:
- If it rains, I will take an umbrella.
- If Hazza doesn’t show up to class, the teacher will write him an email.
- The ESOL students at San Jacinto College are going to be happy if the weather is good for their field trip.
- The professor won’t give a test if the students do well on their assignment.
Form of the First Conditional
It doesn’t matter when we switch the clauses; the meaning will still stay the same. However, let us explore how the First Conditional is formed:
Some Tips:
- A comma is used after the “if” clause when it starts the sentence. There is no comma when the main clause is at the beginning.
- The condition is in the “if” clause and the possible/likely outcome is in the main clause.
- The negative form can be used in either of the clauses, or both of them, as long as the meaning makes sense.
- The Present Continuous Tense can also be used in the main clause if it is used as a future function.
Future [First] Conditional Exercises:
Here are some exercises to practice using the future real conditional:
Exercise 1:
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in the backets:
- If it __________[rain] tomorrow, I __________[take] an umbrella.
- John __________[see] a movie if he __________[have] time.
- Celina __________[ give/not] us a test if we __________[ do] well on the assignment.
- If San Jacinto College __________[close] early because of the snow storm, we __________[need] to find a way home.
- Sari __________[go] to Thailand if the committee __________[approve] her proposal.
- If Stephen __________[lose] his phone again, he __________[buy] a cheaper one.
- If Yumi __________[go/not] on the field trip, her teacher __________[give] her an extra assignment to do.
- I __________[tell/not] if you __________[tell/not].
- If Hannah __________[help] you in the Language Help Centre, your grades __________[improve].
- Amanda __________[tell] us if Conversation Circle __________[be] cancelled today.
- If she __________ [study] hard, she __________ [pass] the exam.
- We __________ [go] to the beach if it __________ [be] sunny tomorrow.
- If you __________ [leave] now, you __________ [catch] the bus.
- He __________ [be] tired if he __________ [not sleep] well tonight.
- We __________ [arrive] on time if the traffic __________ [not be] bad.
Activity source: “First Conditional” by Virginia McHardy, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Exercise 2: The Use of Commas
If a comma should be added in each of the sentences, add it in the blank.
- Lisa is going to play basketball __________ if she remembers to bring her sneakers.
- If Mike walks to school __________ he is going to cut through the park.
- If Virginia drives at night __________ she will wear her glasses.
- If we cook dinner tonight __________ the kids are going to wash the dishes.
- The bus will stop __________ if you ring the bell.
- Our teacher is going to let us go earlier __________ if we finish our work.
- I will shovel the snow __________ if you wash my car.
- If the bell rings __________ we will have to enter the building.
Activity source: “The Use of Commas” by Virginia McHardy, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Exercise 3: Pair Work
Work with a partner to complete each sentence using the present real conditional. Don’t forget to addcommas!
1. If you don’t answer when your friend texts you _________________________________
2. If you eat too much junk food ____________________________________
3. If you don't study for a test_________________________________________________
4. If you forget somebody's birthday ___________________________________________
5. If your phone rings during class_____________________________________________
Exercise 4: Write Sentences
Write sentences using the prompts provided. Use the future real conditional.
- Prompt: What will happen if you miss a flight?
- Prompt: If you pass this class, what will you do next?
- Prompt: What will you do if it rains tomorrow?
- Prompt: What will happen if you don't do your homework?