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What type of future events are typically discussed using the first conditional?
What type of future events are typically discussed using the first conditional?
likely to happen or planned
What is the typical sentence structure of the first conditional?
What is the typical sentence structure of the first conditional?
If-clause (present simple) + main clause (future simple)
What tense is used in the if-clause of the first conditional?
What tense is used in the if-clause of the first conditional?
present simple
Can the sentence structure of the first conditional be inverted?
Can the sentence structure of the first conditional be inverted?
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What other tenses can be used in combination with the first conditional?
What other tenses can be used in combination with the first conditional?
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Study Notes
Understanding the First Conditional
Usage
- The first conditional is used to talk about future events that are likely to happen or are planned.
- It is often used to express:
- Predictions or forecasts
- Plans or arrangements
- Possibilities or probabilities
- Consequences of a future action
Form
- The first conditional has a specific sentence structure:
- If-clause (present simple) + main clause (future simple)
- Example: "If it rains, I will take an umbrella."
Grammar Rules
- The if-clause uses the present simple tense:
- If I study hard, ...
- If it snows, ...
- The main clause uses the future simple tense:
- ... I will pass the exam.
- ... we will go skiing.
- The sentence can be inverted, starting with the main clause:
- I will take an umbrella if it rains.
- The first conditional is often used with other tenses, such as the present continuous or the present perfect, but the basic form remains the same.
Understanding the First Conditional
- The first conditional is used to talk about future events that are likely to happen or are planned.
Usage
- Expresses predictions or forecasts about the future.
- Used to talk about plans or arrangements.
- Expresses possibilities or probabilities.
- Discusses consequences of a future action.
Form
- The first conditional sentence structure: if-clause (present simple) + main clause (future simple).
- Example: "If it rains, I will take an umbrella."
Grammar Rules
If-Clause
- The if-clause uses the present simple tense.
- Examples: "If I study hard", "If it snows".
Main Clause
- The main clause uses the future simple tense.
- Examples: "I will pass the exam", "we will go skiing".
Sentence Structure
- The sentence can be inverted, starting with the main clause.
- Example: "I will take an umbrella if it rains".
- Can be used with other tenses, such as the present continuous or present perfect.
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Learn about the usage and form of the first conditional in English grammar, including predictions, plans, and consequences.
