English – Grammar: The First Conditional (If + Present Simple + Will) – 3rd Year Middle School – Algeria

The First Conditional

The first conditional is used to talk about possible situations in the future and their likely results.

Formation

If + present simple, will + base verb

• If it rains, I will take an umbrella.
• If you study, you will pass the exam.

Uses

1. Possible future situations: If I have time, I will visit you.
2. Promises: If you help me, I will help you.
3. Warnings: If you run, you will fall.

Note

We can also use unless (if not): Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.

The order can change: “I will go if you come” = “If you come, I will go”.

We can use modal verbs instead of will: If you feel sick, you should see a doctor.

Exercises

1. Complete: If it ____ (be) sunny, we ____ (go) to the beach. If you ____ (not study), you ____ (not pass).
2. Write 3 first conditional sentences about your plans.

Discover more: Zero, First and Second Conditionals and Modal Verbs.

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