4th SCE-FIRST CONDITIONAL-INTRODUCTION

Introduction
The first conditional (also called conditional type 1) is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the first conditional is formed, and when to use it.
1. The structure of a first conditional sentence
A first conditional sentence consists of two clauses, an "if" clause and a main clause:
if clause
main clause
If you study hard,
you will pass the test.
If the "if" clause comes first, a comma is usually used. If the "if" clause comes second, there is no need for a comma:
main clause
if clause
You will pass the test
if you study hard.
We use different verb forms in each part of a first conditional:
main clause
if clause
You will pass the test
if you study hard.
2. Using the first conditional
The first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future — things which may happen:
Example
Explanation
If it's sunny, we'll go to the park.
Maybe it will be sunny — that's possible.
Paula will be sad if Juan leaves.
Maybe Juan will leave — that's possible.
If you cook the supper, I'll wash the dishes.
Maybe you will cook the supper — that's possible.
When you are sure that you understand the lesson, you can continue with the exercises.
PRINTABLE ENGLISH EXERCISES Conditional Tense
Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (The answers are at the end of the page.)
1) If Peter _____________ (have) more money, he _______________ (buy) a new car.
2) What _____________ (you do) if you ______________ (see) an accident?
3) Where ______________ (you live) if you _____________ (have) a choice?
4) If Caroline _______________ (arrive) late for a meeting, her boss ______________ (be) angry.
5) If his parents _____________ (come) to visit him, John ______________(bring) them to the theatre.
6) Where _____________ (you go) if you ________________ (can take) a week's holiday?
7) If Julie _____________ (speak) better English, she ________________ (find) a better job.
8) If Paul's boss ______________ (invite) him to lunch, he ________________ (accept).
9) If I _____________ (lose) my wallet, I ______________ (report) it to the police.
10) What ________________ (happen) if you ________________ (miss) your flight?


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Answers :
1) had - would buy 2) would you do - saw 3) would you live - had 4) arrived - would be 5) came - would bring6) would you go- could take 7) spoke- would find 8) invited- would accept 9) lost- would report 10) would happen- missed