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The first conditional is used to talk about possible future events and their likely outcomes.
The first conditional is used to talk about possible future events and their likely outcomes.
True (A)
In a first conditional sentence, the 'if' clause uses the future simple tense; for example, 'If it will rain...'
In a first conditional sentence, the 'if' clause uses the future simple tense; for example, 'If it will rain...'
False (B)
The main clause in a first conditional sentence typically uses 'will' + base form of the verb, indicating a future result.
The main clause in a first conditional sentence typically uses 'will' + base form of the verb, indicating a future result.
True (A)
Using the first conditional, the sentence 'If I will study, I will pass the exam' is grammatically correct.
Using the first conditional, the sentence 'If I will study, I will pass the exam' is grammatically correct.
Adding an auxiliary and a negative, such as 'don't' or 'doesn't', to the 'if' clause creates a negative first conditional sentence.
Adding an auxiliary and a negative, such as 'don't' or 'doesn't', to the 'if' clause creates a negative first conditional sentence.
It is incorrect to use 'going to' instead of 'will' in the main clause of a first conditional sentence.
It is incorrect to use 'going to' instead of 'will' in the main clause of a first conditional sentence.
In the first conditional, you can use modal verbs other than 'will', such as 'can' or 'might', to express different degrees of certainty.
In the first conditional, you can use modal verbs other than 'will', such as 'can' or 'might', to express different degrees of certainty.
Beginning a sentence with the main clause is grammatically wrong in first conditional sentences.
Beginning a sentence with the main clause is grammatically wrong in first conditional sentences.
The first conditional is used to express regrets about past situations.
The first conditional is used to express regrets about past situations.
In the first conditional, swapping the order of the clauses affects the meaning of the sentence.
In the first conditional, swapping the order of the clauses affects the meaning of the sentence.
When 'will' is used in the 'if' clause, it indicates a more polite request rather than a future event.
When 'will' is used in the 'if' clause, it indicates a more polite request rather than a future event.
In the first conditional, 'unless' can replace 'if' to mean the same thing without changing the rest of the sentence's structure.
In the first conditional, 'unless' can replace 'if' to mean the same thing without changing the rest of the sentence's structure.
First conditional sentences always refer to events that are 100% certain to happen in the future.
First conditional sentences always refer to events that are 100% certain to happen in the future.
Using continuous tenses in the 'if' clause is strictly incorrect in the first conditional.
Using continuous tenses in the 'if' clause is strictly incorrect in the first conditional.
The use of commas in first conditional sentences is optional, no matter the clause order.
The use of commas in first conditional sentences is optional, no matter the clause order.
First conditional sentences cannot be used to give warnings or threats.
First conditional sentences cannot be used to give warnings or threats.
The 'if' clause and result clause refer to different time periods; the 'if' clause refers to the present and the result clause to the future.
The 'if' clause and result clause refer to different time periods; the 'if' clause refers to the present and the result clause to the future.
You can only use the first conditional when the 'if' clause expresses a positive condition.
You can only use the first conditional when the 'if' clause expresses a positive condition.
Using 'would' instead of 'will' in the main clause of a first conditional sentence always makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
Using 'would' instead of 'will' in the main clause of a first conditional sentence always makes the sentence grammatically incorrect.
First conditional sentences are unsuitable for making predictions.
First conditional sentences are unsuitable for making predictions.
Flashcards
First Conditional
First Conditional
Describes possible or likely outcomes if a condition is met.
Present Simple with 'If'
Present Simple with 'If'
In first conditional sentences, use the present simple tense after 'if'.
'will + infinitive'
'will + infinitive'
In first conditional sentences, use 'will + infinitive' to indicate the future result.
Negative Conditionals
Negative Conditionals
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Study Notes
First Conditional Overview
- The first conditional is a grammatical structure used to talk about possibilities in the future and their likely results.
- It refers to a possible condition and its probable outcome.
Structure of First Conditional Sentences
- Sentences typically consist of two clauses: the 'if' clause (condition) and the main clause (result).
'If' Clause
- Uses the present simple tense.
- Introduces a condition that may or may not happen.
Main Clause
- Uses "will" + the base form of the verb.
- Indicates the likely result if the condition is met.
Word Order
- The 'if' clause can come either at the beginning or in the second part of the conditional sentence.
- If the 'if' clause comes first, it is followed by a comma.
Negative Formations
- Negatives can be formed by adding an auxiliary verb + "not" in the present simple within the 'if' clause.
- Alternatively, "will not" (or "won't") can be used in the main clause to indicate a negative outcome.
Examples
- If she goes to the birthday party, she will take a present.
- I will call the doctor if my stomach still hurts tomorrow.
- If she comes back late, our mother will be angry.
- If it rains, we will stay at home.
- She will get there faster if she goes by plane.
- If I have time later, I will call you.
- Go to the park if I finish my homework on time.
- She will not lose the file if she backs it up.
- They won't be productive unless you pay them a good salary.
- If we do not see each other tomorrow, we will see each other next week.
- I will be tired tomorrow if I do not go to bed early.
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