First Conditional Sentences/Structure/Examples


First conditional sentences

First conditional sentences are exciting tools for expressing possibilities, potential Prediction, promises, possibilities, causes, and consequences.

What are the first conditional sentences?

  • They talk about real or likely situations in the future. 
  • These sentences express possible future actions or events that are likely to happen if a certain condition is met.
  • They use the present simple tense in the "if" clause and "will" + verb in the main clause.
  • Structure:
  • (If   clause )                         +      (main clause)
  • (If + present simple)        +      ( future simple.)
  • (  dependent clause)       +      ( Independent clause) 
  •          (condition)                +          (Result)
  • Simple future tense in the independent clause which expresses the outcome that is most likely to happen in the future as a result of the other action expressed in the  “if clause”.
  • For example in the sentence "if it rains, the picnic will be cancelled", the dependent clause is "if it rains," which empresses the condition. The independent clause is "the picnic will be cancelled" ,which states the result or effect of the condition.

Examples:

  • If we study hard, we will get good grades on the test.
  • It will rain if the clouds look dark.
  • I will eat pizza if you order it for dinner.
  • She will be happy if you give her a gift.
  • We will miss the train if we don't hurry.
  • If it rains, we will stay home.
  • If I study hard, I will pass the test.
  •  We won't go out if you're not feeling well.
  • They will be happy if they get the job.
  • What will you do if you win the lottery?
  • If you study hard, you will do well in the test.
  • We will go to the beach if the weather is nice.
  • I will help you if you ask me nicely.
  • She will be happy if you give her a present.
  • The train will be late if it rains.

Key points:

  • "Will" expresses a strong possibility or certainty.
  • You can change the word order: (Subject) will (+ verb) if + present simple.
  • You can use other modal verbs like "can" or "may" in the main clause depending on the meaning.

  • Remember:

    • For the first conditional sentences; Focus on real or likely situations, not impossible ones.

Activities for practice:

  • Complete the first conditional sentences. Provide the first part ("If...") and let students come up with the second part.
  • Write a future prediction scenario. Use first conditionals to describe what might happen based on different choices.
  • Play "If, then..." games. Take turns creating the first conditional sentences and see who can come up with the most creative ones.
  • Rewrite real-life situations. Turn news headlines or personal events into first conditional sentences.






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