CONDITIONAL SENTENCES WITH IF CLAUSES POSIBLE SITUATION CONSEQUENCE

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES WITH IF CLAUSES

POSIBLE SITUATION CONSEQUENCE If you get a high-paying job, you won’t have to work It may happen one day You won’t have to work as hard if you get a high paying job

The first conditional is a structure used for talking about possibilities in the present or in the future. This page will explain how the first conditional is formed, and when to use it.

if clause If you study hard, main clause you will pass the test.

• main clause You will pass the test • if clause if you study hard.

if clause if + subject + simple present verb main clause subject + will + verb If you eat candy, you’ll gain weight.

if clause if + subject + simple present verb main clause subject + may/might + verb If you eat candy, you might gain weight. Consequences is less likely

Will + be able to/will + have If you have some money, you’ll be able to travel. (possibility) If you travel abroad, you’ll have to get a visa. (necessity)

Using The the first conditional is used to talk about things which are possible in the present or the future -things which may happen:

Example If it's sunny, we'll go to the park. Explanation: Maybe it will be sunny -- that's possible.

EXAMPLE: Paula will be sad if Juan leaves. EXPLANATION: Maybe Juan will leave -that's possible.

Example: If you cook the supper, I'll wash the dishes. Explanation: Maybe you will cook the supper -- that's possible.

If you don´t sleep well, you will get asleep in the classroom.

1 - If you ____ an apple every day, you'll be very healthy.

2 If we don't protect the elephant, it ____ extinct.

3 She ____ completely different if she cuts her hair. (LOOK)

You'll pay higher insurance if you ____ a sports car. (BUY)

You ____ to see better if you turn on the lamp. (be able )

You ____ heart disease if you eat too much meat. (get)

If you don't put so much sugar in your coffee, you ____ so much weight! (not put on)

If a deer ____ into your garden, it ____ all your plants. (get/eat)

If I ____ some eggs, how many ____? (cook/eat)

If I go jogging, I will get the balance. I will be in peace.

LET’S DO THESE EXCERCISES.

1. If you (not study), you (fail) the test. 2. We (die) if we (not get) help soon! 3. If you (look) in the fridge, you (find) some cold drinks. 4. If there (be) no oil in the engine, the car (break) down. 5. I (lend) you my umbrella if you (need) it.

6. The sea level (rise) if the planet (get) hotter. 7. If you (eat) your sandwiches now, you (have) anything for lunch! 8. You (be) safe in an accident if you (wear) your seatbelt. 9. If he (save) all his money, he (be able to go) on holiday to Canada. 10. I (not come) with you if you (not bring) John!