What is Conditional Type 1?
The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It describes something that can really happen if a certain condition is true. In brief, it’s about future possibilities, plans, or warnings.
Structure
- If + Present Simple, will + base verb
Example Sentences
| Condition (If…) | Result (Then…) |
|---|---|
| If it rains, | I will stay at home. (Possible future.) |
| If I study, | I will pass the test. (Real possibility.) |
| If we hurry, | we will catch the bus. (Can really happen.) |
| If you don’t eat, | you will be hungry. (Logical result.) |
| If they come early, | we will start on time. (Possible plan.) |
Important Notes
1. The “if” part uses the Present Simple.
❌ Not: If it will rain, I will stay at home.
✅ Correct: If it rains, I will stay at home.
2. The result part uses “will” + base verb.
If I study, I will pass the exam.
3. You can change the order:
– If I study, I will pass the exam. (Use a comma if “if” comes first.)
– I will pass the exam if I study.
4. The situation is real and possible, not imaginary.
When Do We Use the First Conditional?
| Situation | Example |
|---|---|
| Real future possibilities | If I see her, I will tell her. |
| Plans or promises | If you finish your work, I will help you. |
| Warnings or advice | If you don’t wear a coat, you will get cold. |
| Offers | If you need help, I will help you. |
Practice Time
If it ______ (rain), we ______ (stay) at home.
If I ______ (see) John, I ______ (tell) him.
If they ______ (not study), they ______ (fail).
If you ______ (help) me, I ______ (finish) faster.
If she ______ (go) to bed late, she ______ (be) tired.
Summary
| Part | Example | Tense |
|---|---|---|
| If-clause | If it rains | Present Simple |
| Main clause | I will stay at home | Future (will + base verb) |
| Meaning | Real or possible future situation | Can really happen |
3 Comments
1- If it rains, we will stay at home.
2- If i see john,i will tell him.
3- If they don’t study, they will fail.
4- If you help me, i will finish faster.
5- If she goes to bed late, she will be tired.
1/ If it rains, we will stay at home.
2/ If i see John, i will tell him.
3/ If they don’t study, they will fail.
4/ if you help me, i will finish faster.
5/ If she goes to bed late, she will be tired.
1) If it rains, we will stay at home.
2) If i see john,i will tell him.
3) If they don’t study, they will fail.
4) If you help me, i will finish faster.
5) If she goes to bed late, she will be tired.