First Conditional Quiz

First Conditional

Conditional Sentences

• Definition: Conditional sentences express a condition and its possible outcome.
• Structure:
  • If-clause (condition) + main clause (result).
  • Format: If + present simple, will + base verb.
• Example: If it rains, I will stay home.
• 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.
• Examples:
  • If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
  • If they arrive early, we will go out for dinner.
• Key Points:
  • The condition must be realistic and possible.
  • The prediction is based on the fulfillment of the condition.
• 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."