FIRST CONDITIONAL

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The First Conditional

The first conditional has the present simple after 'if', then the future simple in the other clause:

• if + present simple, ... will + infinitive

It's used to talk about things which might happen in the future. Of course, we can't know what will happen in the future, but this describes possible things, which could easily come true.

• If it rains, I won't go to the park.
• If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.
• If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes.
• She'll be late if the train is delayed.
• She'll miss the bus if she doesn't leave soon.
• If I see her, I'll tell her.

'If' - How to use the First Conditional

• Grammar

The first conditional is a structure we use when we want to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. In this lesson we will learn how the first conditional is formed and when we use it.

The structure of the first conditional

"If" Clause	Main Clause
If + present simple + comma	Subject + will/other modal + base verb.
If it rains,	I will stay home

If we put the main clause first then we don't need the comma.

Main Clause	"If" Clause
Subject + will/other modal + base verb	If + present simple.
I will stay home	if it rains

Using the first conditional

We use the first conditional to talk about real possibilities in the future.

Example	Explanation
If it is sunny tomorrow, I will have a picnic.	It is possible that it will be sunny tomorrow. In this condition I will have a picnic..
If you come to the party, I will be very happy.	It is possible that you will come to the party. In this condition I will be very happy.
If I win the lottery, I will buy a car!	It is possible that I will win the lottery. In this condition        I will buy a car.
I will be sad if my football team loses the match.	It is possible that my team will lose the match. In this condition I will be sad.
I will stay home if it rains tomorrow.	It is possible that it will rain tomorrow. In this condition         I will stay home.