Grammar Quiz: First Conditional

Form

• The first conditional is formed using the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main clause.
• Structure: If + present simple, ..., will + infinitive

Usage

• Used to talk about future situations that are likely to happen or are planned.
• Expresses a possible or probable future event or situation.
• Often used to:
  • Make predictions or forecasts.
  • Express future plans or intentions.
  • Give advice or make warnings.

Grammar Rules

• The if-clause can come before or after the main clause.
• When the if-clause comes first, a comma is used to separate the two clauses.
• The main clause can be a question.
• The if-clause can contain other verb forms, such as the imperative or the passive voice.
• The future simple in the main clause can be replaced with other future forms, such as the future continuous or the future perfect.

Form of the First Conditional

• present simple in the if-clause
• future simple in the main clause
• Structure: If + present simple,..., will + infinitive

Usage of the First Conditional

• talk about future situations that are likely to happen or are planned
• express possible or probable future events or situations
• used to:
  • make predictions or forecasts
  • express future plans or intentions
  • give advice or make warnings

Grammar Rules of the First Conditional

• if-clause can come before or after the main clause
• comma is used to separate the two clauses when the if-clause comes first
• main clause can be a question
• if-clause can contain other verb forms, such as:
  • imperative
  • passive voice
• future simple in the main clause can be replaced with other future forms, such as:
  • future continuous
  • future perfect

First Conditional Formation

• Formed using present simple in the if-clause and future simple in the main clause
• If-clause structure: If + present simple
• Main clause structure: will + base form of the verb

First Conditional Usage

• Used to talk about likely future events or plans
• Expresses a condition or situation likely to occur in the future
• Used to make predictions, give advice, or make promises
• Examples:
  • Prediction: If I study hard, I will pass the exam.
  • Advice: If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus.
  • Promise: If you invest in this company, you will make a lot of money.

First Conditional Grammar Rules

• Verb tense in the if-clause is always present simple, even when discussing the future
• Verb tense in the main clause is always future simple
• "Will" is not used in the if-clause
• Can be used in both affirmative and negative sentences
• Can be used in both simple and compound sentences
• Examples:
  • Negative sentence: If it doesn't rain, I will go to the park.
  • Compound sentence: If I study hard and attend all the classes, I will get a good grade.