First Conditional

Theory

We use the First Conditional to talk about future events that are likely to happen.

 If we take John, he'll be really pleased.

 If you give me some money, I'll pay you back tomorrow.
 If they tell us they want it, we'll have to give it to them.
 If Mary comes, she'll want to drive.

The 'if' clause can be used with different present forms.

 If I go to New York again, I'll buy you a souvenir from the Empire State Building.
 If he's feeling better, he'll come.
 If she hasn't heard the bad news yet, I'll tell her.
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The "future clause" can contain 'going to' or the future perfect as well as 'will'.

 If I see him, I'm going to tell him exactly how angry I am.
 If we don't get the contract, we'll have wasted a lot of time and money.

The "future clause" can also contain other modal verbs such as 'can' and 'must'.

 If you go to New York, you must have the cheesecake in Lindy's.

 If he comes, you can get a lift home with him.

First Conditional
To talk about things that might happen in the
future
If (present simple) --- result (will / won’t)
 If the weather is good, we’ll go
paragliding.
 If you don’t like it, I won’t take you again.
 I won’t take you again, if you don’t like it.
 If Alex finishes his homework, he’ll watch
the film at the cinema.

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 If it rains, we wont’t go to the park.

 If I don’t see Jen at school, I’ll phone
her.
 If I can’t find the book, the tacher won’t
be happy.
 Will you come for a walk if the weather is
good?
Yes, I will
No, I won’t
 Will you come to the park if it’s sunny?
Yes, I will / No, I won’t.
 Will they win the match if they score a
goal?
Yes, they will / No they won’t

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Exercise
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Make the first conditional by filling in the blank

1. If I go (go) out tonight, I 'll go (go) to the cinema.

2. If you get (get) back late, I 'll be (be) angry.
3. If we don't see (not/see) each other tomorrow, we 'll see (see) each other next week.
4. If he comes (come) , I 'll be (be) surprised.
5. If we wait (wait) here, we 'll be (be) late.
6. If we go (go) on holiday this summer, we 'll go (go) to Spain.
7. If the weather doesn't improve (not/improve) , we won't have (not/have) a picnic.
8. They 'll go (go) to the party if they are (be) invited.
9. If I don't go (not/go) to bed early, I 'll be (be) tired tomorrow.
10. If we eat (eat) all this cake, we 'll feel (feel) sick .
11. She 'll stay (stay) in London if she gets (get) a job.
12. If you don't want (not/want) to go out, I 'll cook (cook) dinner at home.
13. I 'll come (come) early, if you want (want).
14. He won't get (not/get) a better job if he doesn't pass (not/pass) that exam.
15. I ll buy (buy) a new dress if I have (have) enough money.

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16. She 'll cook (cook) dinner if you go (go) to the supermarket.
17. They 'll go (go) on holiday if they have (have) time.
18. We 'll be (be) late if we don't hurry (not/hurry).
19. She 'll take (take) a taxi if it rains (rain).
20. I won't go (not/go) if you don't come (not/come) with me.

Exercise 2

Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.

1. If you wash (wash) the dishes, I will cook (cook) dinner tonight.
2. If my dad has (have) time next week, we will paint (paint) my room.
3. You will learn (learn) a lot about American history if you visit (visit) the exhibition.
4. If the weather is not (be / not) too bad tomorrow, we will play (play) golf.
5. We will not get (get / not) there on time if we do not catch (catch / not) the bus.

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Exercise 3

Some friends are planning a party. Everybody wants to party, but nobody's really keep on preparing
and organising the party. So everybody comes up with a few conditions, just to make sure that the
others will also do something.

Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.

1. If Caroline and Sue prepare (prepare) the salad, Phil will decorate (decorate) the house.
2. If Sue cuts (cut) the onions for the salad, Caroline will peel (peel) the mushrooms.
3. Jane will hoover (hoover) the sitting room if Aaron and Tim move (move) the furniture.
4. If Calvin tidies up (tidy up) the kitchen, Justin will clean (clean) the toilet.
5. Elaine will buy (buy) the drinks if somebody helps (help) her carry the bottles.
6. If Alan and Rebecca organise (organise) the food, Mary and Conor will make (make) the
sandwiches.
7. If Bob looks (look) after the barbecue, Sue will let (let) the guests in.
8. Frank will play (play) the DJ if the others bring (bring) along their CDs.
9. Alan will mix (mix) the drinks if Jane gives (give) him some of her cocktail recipes.
10. If they all do (do) their best, the party will be (be) great.

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Exercise 4

Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.

1. If you send (send) this letter now, she will receive (receive) it tomorrow.
2. If I do (do) this test, I will improve (improve) my English.
3. If I find (find) your ring, I will give (give) it back to you.
4. Peggy will go (go) shopping if she has (have) time in the afternoon.
5. Simon will go (go) to London next week if he gets (get) a cheap flight.
6. If her boyfriend does not phone (phone / not) today, she will leave (leave) him.
7. If they do not study (study / not) harder, they will not pass (pass / not) the exam.
8. If it rains (rain) tomorrow, I will not have to (have to / not) water the plants.
9. You will not be able (be able/ not) to sleep if you watch (watch) this scary film.
10. Susan cannot move (can / move / not) into the new house if it is not (be / not) ready on time.

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Exercise 5

Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.

1. If we go (go) to London, we will visit (visit) the Tower.

2. If the shop is (be) open, I will buy (buy) a souvenir.
3. If she misses (miss) the bus, she will not get (not get) here on time.
4. He will help (help) me if he knows (know) the answer.
5. Jane will let (let) you in if I am not (be not) here.
6. If you eat (eat) an ice-cream, I will have (have) a hot chocolate.
7. If she needs (need) a computer, her brother will give (give) her his computer.
8. If we do not have (have / not) time this afternoon, we will meet (meet) tomorrow.
9. He will talk (talk) to her if you do not want (want / not) to do it.
10. You will not win (win / not) the game if you do not know (know / not) the rules.

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Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.

1. If you help (help) me with my homework, I will finish (finish) it in time to go to the cinema.
2. If it doesn't rain (not/rain), the students will practice (practice) sport in the playground.
3. Jane will come (come) home early if she isn't (not/be) very busy at work.
4. Our teacher will be (be) pleased if we do (do) our homework.
5. If Robert plays (play) football with us, we will win (win) the match.
6. If we recycle (recycle) more, we will help (help) our planet.

7. If people share (share) their cars to go to work, there won't be (not/be) so many car fumes.
8. We will save (save) thousands of trees if we don't waste (waste) so much paper.
9. If the government fines (fine) those who pollute the atmosphere, some factories will stop (stop)
throwing waste into rivers.
10. If we only use (use) the water we need, we will contribute (contribute) to our planet's recovery.

Exercise 7

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Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.

1. If you don't study (not study), you will fail (fail) the test.
2. We will die (die) if we don't get (not get) help soon!
3. If you look (look) in the fridge, you will find (find) some cold drinks.
4. If there is (be) no oil in the engine, the car will break (break) down.
5. I will lend (lend) you my umbrella if you need (need) it.
6. The sea level will rise (rise) if the planet gets (get) hotter.
7. If you eat (eat) your sandwiches now, you won't have (not have) anything for lunch!
8. You will be (be) safe in an accident if you wear (wear) your seatbelt.
9. If he saves (save) all his money, he will be able to go (be able to go) on holiday to Canada.
10. I won't come (not come) with you if you don't bring (not bring) John!

Exercise 8

Choose the correct option for the first conditional sentences.

1. a) If I finish my homework, I will go to the party.

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b) If I finished my homework, I will go to the party.

2. a) If he want dinner, he will cook.
b) If he wants dinner, he will cook.
3. a) If it is cold tomorrow, I stay home.
b) If it is cold tomorrow, I will stay home.
4. a) He plays hockey if he has time tomorrow.
b) He is going to play hockey if he has time tomorrow.
5. a) She will not watch the movie if the television is broken.
b) She will not watch the movie if the television will be broken.
6. a) Richard is going if he has time.
b) Richard is going to go if he has time.
7. a) Do you drive if the car has gas?
b) Will you drive if the car has gas?
8. a) If you need help, I will do it.
b) If you needed help, I will do it.
9. a) I'm going to cook pizza if I can find the ingredients.
b) I'm cooking pizza if I can find the ingredients.
10. a) If you are late for the meeting, the manager will unhappy.
b) If you are late for the meeting, the manager will be unhappy.

Exercise 9
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Fill in the spaces the correct form of the verbs to complete the 1st conditionals.

1. If it rains tomorrow, I will go (go) to the park.

2. If she has time, she will watch (watch) the movie.
3. I won't come to class tomorrow if I feel (feel) sick.
4. They will play hockey if it is (be) cold.
5. If he comes to the party, I will not come (no, come).
6. If you go to class, you will be able to (can) understand.
7. She will get (get) the job if she has a good interview.
8. We won't go if we have (have) to work.
9. Where will you play if the field is (be) occupied?
10. If it is warm this weekend, what will you do (do)?

Exercise 10

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Fill in the spaces the correct form of the verbs to complete the 1st conditionals.

1. If you eat (eat) greasy food, you will become fat.

2. If your sister goes to Paris, she will have (have) a good time.
3. If he does (do) that, he will be sorry.
4. If I leave now, I will arrive (arrive) in New York by 8:00 PM.
5. You won't do well (not do well) on your test if you don't study.
6. They won't know the truth if you don't tell (not tell) them.
7. If I bake (bake) a cake, will you have some?
8. If he calls (call) you, will you answer the phone?
9. If you don't go to the party, I will be (be) very upset.
10. If you get a haircut, you will look (look) much better.

Exercise 11

Put the verbs in brackets into the gaps. Form a Conditional sentence - type I. Only use the will-future
in the main clauses.
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1. If I study (to study), I will pass (to pass) the exams.

2. If the sun shines (to shine), we will walk (to walk) to the town.
3. If he has (to have) a temperature, he will see (to see) the doctor.
4. If my friends come (to come), I will be (to be) very happy.
5. If she earns (to earn) a lot of money, she will fly (to fly) to New York.
6. If we travel (to travel) to London, we will visit (to visit) the museums.
7. If you wear (to wear) sandals in the mountains, you will slip (to slip) on the rocks.
8. If Rita forgets (to forget) her homework, the teacher will give (to give) her a low mark.
9. If they go (to go) to the disco, they will listen (to listen) to loud music.
10. If you wait (to wait) a minute, I will ask (to ask) my parents.

Exercise 12

Fill the gap using the verb in brackets.Three gaps need a NEGATIVE verb and watch out for the third
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1. If Clare arrives late again, the hockey trainer will be furious. (to arrive)
2. You'll be sorry if you don't revise for your exams. (to revise)
3. We 'll go if the weather's good. (to go)
4. They won't recognise you if you wear a wig and dark glasses. (to recognise)
5. If the bus is on time, I won't miss the football. (to be)
6. If you do your homework now, you'll be free all tomorrow. (to do)
7. We'll eat out if there's no food at home. (to eat)
8. You'll find life much easier if you smile more often. (to smile)
9. If it's hot, we'll go for a swim. (to go)
10. You'll do it better if you take more time over it. (to take)
11. If she keeps practising, she'll get better. (to keep)
12. Mum will be very sad if Jim forgets Mother's Day again. (to forget)
13. I'll be so happy if I pass the exam. (to be)
14. You'll be really tired tomorrow if you don't go to bed soon. (to go)
15. The government will lose the next election if they continue to ignore public opinion. (to lose)
16. If Valencia FC win the Spanish football league, I'll dye my hair blue. (to dye)
17. If someone lends you a bike, you can come with us. (to lend)

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Exercise 13

Put the word in brackets into the correct form to complete these first conditional sentences.

1. If I find (find) his telephone number, I'll call him.

2. If you come early, you will meet (meet) my brother. He'll be here until 3 o' clock.
3. Your photos will be (be) printed and ready within an hour if you pay extra now.
4. Please call me as soon as you get (get) there.
5. You will have to/have to/must (must) do the entrance exam next week if you want to study at this
school.
6. I'm sure he'll have an accident if he keeps (keep) driving like that.
7. I'll start work on the report when I get (get) to work tomorrow morning.
8. I'll start work on the report as soon as I get (get) to work tomorrow morning.
9. I'll do some work in the garden if it doesn't rain (not/rain) tomorrow.
10. Next time, tell him to pay the invoice as soon as it comes (come) .
11. It will be (be) cheaper if we buy the food for the party wholesale.
12. If you need (need) any more information, please contact us.

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Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form.

Exercise 1:

1.  If the plane arrives (arrive) late, we 'll miss (miss) our connecting flight.

2.  I 'll teach (teach) you some English, if you teach (teach) me a bit of French.

3.  Lily won't forgive (not forgive) Jack, if he forgets (forget) their wedding anniversary again.

4.  If you wash up (wash up), I 'll dry (dry) the dishes.

5.  If you don't wear (not wear) a tie, they won't let (not let) you in to the restaurant.

6.  Our football team will be relegated (relegate), if they are beaten (beat) on Saturday.    (Careful!)

Exercise 2:
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1.  If you want (want), I 'll fetch (fetch) the children from school this afternoon.

2.  If I see (see) Natalie, I 'll tell (tell) her you were looking for her.

3.  The phone company will cut (cut) us off, if we don't pay (not pay) the bill.

4.  It's freezing outside.  If the kids don't wear (not wear) a coat, they 'll catch (catch) cold.

5.  If Harry is caught (catch) cheating again in his exams, he 'll be expelled (expel).    (Careful!)

6.  We 'll hold (hold) the party out in the garden, if it stays (stay) fine.

Exercise 15
Fill in the blank to make First conditional sentence

1.If he asks (ask) me, I'll help him.

2.If the criminal runs away, the police will catch (catch) him.
3.If I don't eat (eat) my lunch, I'll be hungry.
4.If the lion attacks (attack) us, we won't escape.

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5.If I don't hurry, I'll miss (miss) the bus.

6.If I go bed late, I 'll be (be) tired in the morning.

Exercise 16

Complete these sentences with the word in brackets.

Remember: situation = if + present simple, result = will + infinitive (verb).

1. If you are tired tonight, we won't go out. (be, not go)

2. If you don't turn down your music, you 'll wake your parents up. (not turn, wake)
3. You 'll feel sick if you eat all that cake! (feel, eat)
4. You won't pass the exam if you don't study hard. (not pass, not study)
5. He 'll be angry if she breaks his ipod. (be, break)
6. It's raining! If he drives to work, he won't get wet. (drive, not get)
7. What will you say if he forgets your birthday again? (say, forget)
8. I'm so angry!!! I won't talk to him again unless he says sorry. (not talk, say)
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9. If my computer crashes again, I 'll throw out of the window! (crash, throw)
10. If you don't water the plants, they 'll die ! (not water, die)

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