5.5.1: Real Conditional
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We use the first conditional to express a possible condition and its probable result in the future.
Form of the First Conditional
| If | present simple(condition) | will | base form (result) |
First Conditional: Positive and Negative
|
If |
I you we they |
come to the party don't come to the party |
I you we they |
will won't |
make a cake. (result) |
|
he she it |
comes to the party doesn't come to the party |
he she it |
First Conditional: Questions
|
If |
I you we they |
fall |
what |
will |
I you we they |
do? (result) |
|
he she it |
falls |
he she it |
Uses of the First Conditional
In a sentence structure, the 'if' clause describes the condition or requirements needed to make a future event or consequence occur.
Possibilities
We use the first conditional to describe possible outcomes if an action does/does not take place.
If I can't remember, I'll improvise!
If you don't wear a sun hat, you may get sunburned.
If I save my money, I will buy a car.
My sister will be sad if I miss her recital.
If it is sunny, we will go to the park.
You will struggle in the exam if you don't study.
Future events
We use the first conditional to forecast outcomes based on a possible action taking place.
If you go to the store, please buy some apples.
If you meet Sally, let her know I am running late.
If you pack your swimsuit, we can go to the beach.
Consequences
We use the first conditional to describe a certain outcome if a prior action takes place.
If you tell him that, he will not believe you.
If you don't finish lunch, you won't get ice cream later.
If you are mean, I will not be your friend.
If you eat too much, you'll get sick!
If you practice the violin, you will become a good musician.
First conditional: be careful!
1. Instead of “will”, we can use the imperative to describe cause and effect.
If the apples are bruised, don't buy them.
Remember to say 'thank you' if you see Auntie Caroline.
2. Instead of “will”, we can use modals
If you grow your hair, you would look beautiful.
I might get sick if I eat too much ice cream.
If it is windy on Saturday, we could fly our kite.
If you need help, you should talk to your teacher.
If you don't give that back, I'll never speak to you again!
3. We can use time conjunctions such as when, before and after instead of if in the condition clause to talk about future events. The present tense always follows the clause here. Check out our grammar point just on time clauses.
Some examples:
I'll buy a cat when we move to our new house.
When you come to stay, we'll go shopping.
He won't be happy when he finds out!
Before you go, you should plan your trip.
You should visit the museum after you have settled in.
We'll start as soon as the guests arrive.
Please let me know as soon as you can.
I won't stop until I have to!
We can't play soccer until the rain stops.
Practice 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct First (Future Real) Conditional forms. Some sentences require a modal or an imperative form.
1. If I _________________(get) sunburned, I _________________(feel) very sore.
2. I _________________(not / come) if I _________________(know) he's going.3.If we _________________(go) sailing this summer, we _________________ (go to) France
4. If we_________________(not/get up) early, we _________________(miss) the class.
5. If you _________________(get back) late, I _________________(be) angry.
6. If we _________________(not/see) each other tomorrow, we _________________(see) each other next week.
7. If he _________________(come), I _________________(be) surprised.
8. If we _________________ (wait) here, we_________________ (be) late.
9. If the weather_________________ (not improve), farmers _________________ (not have) any crops.
10. If you _________________(not/want) to go to the movies, we _________________(watch) television at home instead.
11. We _________________(stay) in Paris if we_________________ (travel) to France.
12. They _________________(go) to the park if their friend _________________(come) to stay.
13. I _________________(be ) late if the flight_________________(not/arrive) on time.
14. She _________________(not / get) better if she _________________(not / practice).
15. They _________________(go on) vacation if they _________________(afford) it.
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