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Conditional sentences express a ______ and its possible outcome.
Conditional sentences express a ______ and its possible outcome.
condition
The structure of the first conditional is If + present simple, ______ + base verb.
The structure of the first conditional is If + present simple, ______ + base verb.
will
If it rains, I ______ stay home.
If it rains, I ______ stay home.
will
The first conditional is used to predict future events based on ______ conditions.
The first conditional is used to predict future events based on ______ conditions.
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The prediction is based on the fulfillment of the ______.
The prediction is based on the fulfillment of the ______.
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Study Notes
First Conditional
Conditional Sentences
- Definition: Conditional sentences express a condition and its possible outcome.
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Structure:
- If-clause (condition) + main clause (result).
- Format: If + present simple, will + base verb.
- Example: If it rains, I will stay home.
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Usage:
- Used for real and possible situations.
- Indicates a likely outcome based on a specific condition.
Future Predictions
- Definition: The first conditional is often used to predict future events based on current conditions.
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Examples:
- If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
- If they arrive early, we will go out for dinner.
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Key Points:
- The condition must be realistic and possible.
- The prediction is based on the fulfillment of the condition.
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Variations:
- Can include modal verbs for different levels of certainty (e.g., might, may).
- Example: If it doesn’t rain, we might go for a picnic.
First Conditional
- Conditional sentences express a condition alongside its possible outcome.
- Structure consists of an if-clause (condition) followed by a main clause (result).
- Standard format: If + present simple, will + base verb.
- Example of structure: "If it rains, I will stay home."
- Primarily used for real and possible situations, indicating likely outcomes based on specific conditions.
Future Predictions
- The first conditional is commonly employed to predict future events influenced by existing conditions.
- Examples include:
- "If she studies hard, she will pass the exam."
- "If they arrive early, we will go out for dinner."
- Conditions used in these sentences must be realistic and possible to ensure valid predictions.
- Predictions are contingent upon the fulfillment of the stated condition.
- Variations exist where modal verbs can express different levels of certainty, such as "might" or "may."
- Example of a variation: "If it doesn’t rain, we might go for a picnic."
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Test your understanding of the first conditional in English grammar. This quiz covers the structure, usage, and examples related to predicting future events based on specific conditions. Perfect for improving your grasp of conditional sentences!