Pre-Intermediate Level >> Grammar Structure >> Overview of first conditional formation and following exercise.
First Conditional
Pre-Intermediate
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?
