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Level 2: Pre-Intermediate >> Grammar Structure >> Overview of first conditional formation and following exercise.

First Conditional

If + present simple, will + infinitive

e.g.:   If John goes to London in the summer, he will see his friends and family.

'If' doesn't have to go first, of course!

e.g.:   John will see his friends and family if he goes to London in the summer.

We use the first conditional to talk about a fairly possible or probable situation (If John goes to London in the summer) and the consequent future result (he will see his friends and family).

Remember the negative:

e.g.:   If John doesn't go to London, he won't see his family.

Complete these first conditional sentences:

1. If you.............................(not \ hurry), we will be late!

2. If Enrico.......................(pass) his exam, he will be very happy.

3. If Enrico........................ (fail) his exam, he...................... (not be ) very happy.

4. If you stay awake all night, you.........................(be) very tired tomorrow.

5. Alan .......................( not \ win ) the lottery if he........................ (not \ buy) a ticket.

6. If you eat too much chocolate you ............................ ( become ) fat.

7. We ......................... (not \ go ) to the restaurant if you're not hungry.

8. If Rick.................... (drive) too fast he..................... (have) an accident.

To form first conditional questions:

If you go to America, will you buy me a baseball cap?

If you see John will you ask him to call me?

If Sue learns English will she work in London?

Will we buy a bigger house if you find a job?