First Conditional Result Clauses
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What does the result-clause describe in the first conditional?

  • The consequence of the action in the if-clause (correct)
  • The condition in the if-clause
  • The action in the if-clause
  • The future event in the main clause

    • What is the main function of the result-clause in the first conditional?

  • To express a condition
  • To predict a future event
  • To give advice or make a recommendation
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What tense is used in the result-clause of the first conditional?

  • Present perfect
  • Past perfect
  • Future simple (correct)
  • Present simple

    • What does the result-clause answer in the first conditional?

    <p>What will happen if?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the result-clause in the sentence 'If it snows, we will go skiing.'?

    <p>To predict a future event</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the result-clause in the sentence 'If you don't eat breakfast, you will feel tired.'?

    <p>To warn someone about a potential consequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct sentence structure for the first conditional?

    <p>If + present simple, ..., will + base form of the verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the if-clause be placed in a sentence?

    <p>At the beginning or in the middle of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct usage of unless?

    <p>For a condition that is unlikely or unexpected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the zero conditional and the first conditional?

    <p>The zero conditional is used for general truths, and the first conditional is used for future possibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of future possibility does the sentence 'If it rains, I will take an umbrella' express?

    <p>Likely to happen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the first conditional be used for, in addition to expressing future possibilities?

    <p>Giving advice or making warnings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences is an example of the first conditional?

    <p>If it rains, I will take an umbrella.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the first conditional in a sentence like 'If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus'?

    <p>To make a warning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Result-clauses in the First Conditional

    Formation:

    • The first conditional is used to talk about future events that are likely to happen.
    • The result-clause is formed using the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main clause.

    Structure:

    • If + present simple, ... + future simple
    • Example: If it rains, the crops will grow.

    Result-clauses:

    • The result-clause describes the consequence of the action in the if-clause.
    • It answers the question "What will happen if...?"
    • The result-clause is often used to:
      • Predict a future event
      • Warn someone about a potential consequence
      • Give advice or make a recommendation
      • Express a condition and its consequence

    Examples:

    • If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
    • If it snows, we will go skiing.
    • If you don't eat breakfast, you will feel tired.
    • If she doesn't hurry, she will miss the bus.

    Key Points:

    • The result-clause is in the future simple.
    • The result-clause is often used to talk about the consequence of an action or event.
    • The result-clause is used to give advice, make predictions, or warn someone about a potential consequence.

    First Conditional: Result-clauses

    • The first conditional is used to talk about likely future events.

    Formation

    • The result-clause is formed using the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main clause.
    • The structure is: If + present simple,...+ future simple.

    Characteristics of Result-clauses

    • The result-clause describes the consequence of the action in the if-clause.
    • It answers the question "What will happen if...".
    • The result-clause is used to:
      • Predict a future event.
      • Warn someone about a potential consequence.
      • Give advice or make a recommendation.
      • Express a condition and its consequence.

    Examples of Result-clauses

    • If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
    • If it snows, we will go skiing.
    • If you don't eat breakfast, you will feel tired.
    • If she doesn't hurry, she will miss the bus.

    Key Points to Remember

    • The result-clause is in the future simple.
    • The result-clause is used to talk about the consequence of an action or event.
    • The result-clause is used to give advice, make predictions, or warn someone about a potential consequence.

    Forming Sentences

    • The first conditional is used to express future possibilities that are likely to happen.
    • The sentence structure is: If + present simple,..., will + base form of the verb.
    • Examples include: If it rains, I will take an umbrella, and If I study hard, I will pass the exam.

    Conditional Sentence Structure

    • The if-clause can come at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
    • The main clause (the part that starts with will) can come at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.
    • Sentence structures include: If I win the lottery, I will buy a house, and I will buy a house if I win the lottery.

    If and Unless Clauses

    • If is used for a condition that is possible or likely.
    • Unless is used for a condition that is unlikely or unexpected.
    • Examples include: If it snows, I will go skiing, and I will go skiing unless it rains.

    Zero Conditional vs First Conditional

    • Zero conditional is used to talk about general truths or universal truths.
    • First conditional is used to talk about future possibilities that are likely to happen.
    • Examples include: If you heat ice, it melts (zero conditional), and If it rains, I will take an umbrella (first conditional).

    Expressing Future Possibilities

    • The first conditional is used to express future possibilities that are likely to happen, planned, or predicted.
    • Examples include: If I study hard, I will pass the exam, If it's sunny, I will go to the beach, and If the weather forecast is correct, it will rain tomorrow.
    • The first conditional can also be used to give advice or make warnings, such as: If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus, and If you eat too much sugar, you will get sick.

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    Learn about the formation and structure of result clauses in the first conditional, including the use of present simple and future simple tenses.

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