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B1 U9 Lesson A First Conditional

This document provides instruction on using the first conditional in English. It is used to talk about possible future events or consequences. The first conditional has two parts - the if clause with a present tense verb, and the main clause with a future tense verb. Examples are given of its use for different aspects of life like health, studies, and sports. Practice exercises are included to fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms in the if and main clauses. Additional online resources are listed for extra practice with the first conditional.

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B1 U9 Lesson A First Conditional

This document provides instruction on using the first conditional in English. It is used to talk about possible future events or consequences. The first conditional has two parts - the if clause with a present tense verb, and the main clause with a future tense verb. Examples are given of its use for different aspects of life like health, studies, and sports. Practice exercises are included to fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms in the if and main clauses. Additional online resources are listed for extra practice with the first conditional.

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EMPOWER B1

Unit 9
First Conditional
English class
If you listen carefully,
I will explain it to you.

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When do we use ‘The First Conditional?
Check the following uses and examples. Pay special attention to the position of ’IF’ in every sentence.

Check the following examples regarding different aspects of life:


• We use it to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future.
If you study medicine, you won’t have too many work options in the future.
• We use it to talk about possible plans, promises, warnings, or for persuading people.
If you work out and eat well, you won’t get sick often.
• We use it to talk about consequences we get depending on specific actions we do.
You will live a balanced life if you have spiritual guidance.

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How is the First Conditional structured?
It includes two parts: the condition and the result or vice versa. Check verb tenses on each part.

CONDITION (if clause) RESULT (main clause)

If + subject + Verb (present) comma + subject + will + verb


If you work hard every day, you will achieve your goals in life.
RESULT (main clause) CONDITION (if clause)

Subject + will + verb if + subject + Verb (present)


You will achieve your goals in life if you work hard every day.

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More sentences
Look at the possible consequences if people don’t pay attention to important recommendations.

Sports
•If you exercise often, your brain will release chemicals called endorphins.
•Your muscles will weaken if you don’t do exercise.

Studies
•If you study new vocabulary every day, you will speak English fluently.
•You will improve your grades if you do more research.
Health
•If you eat healthy regularly, you won’t see the doctor so often.
•You will get sick if you smoke and drink alcohol.

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Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs. ATTENTION: Conditions / results can be positive or
negative.
0. If it’s cold, we won’t go for a swim. (go)
0. We will go camping if the weather is hot. (go)
1. If Tom _________________ practicing, he’ll break his own records. (keep)
2. You'll be sorry if you _________________ for your exams. (revise)
3. You’ll enjoy life even more if you _________________ more often. (smile)
4. If the tram _________________ on time, I won't miss the concert. (be)
5. Sarah will be very tired tomorrow if she _________________ to bed early. (go)
6. We _________________ out if there is enough food at home. (eat)

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Answers
Ask your teacher if you are not clear about any answer.

0. If it’s cold, we won’t go for a swim. (go)


0. We will go camping if the weather is hot. (go)
1. If Tom keeps practicing, he’ll break his own records. (keep)
2. You'll be sorry if you don’t revise for your exams. (revise)
3. You’ll enjoy life even more if you smile more often. (smile)
4. If the tram arrives on time, I won't miss the concert. (arrive)
5. Sarah will be very tired tomorrow if she doesn’t go to bed early. (go)
6. We won’t eat out if there is enough food at home. (eat)

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More practice
Write full sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. If they (not go) now, they (miss) the train.


2. You (be) tired if you (not sleep).
3. If the Brazilian team (get) to the final match, they (be) the new champions.
4. If you (help) me with this project, I (give) you some money.
5. They (write) the whole essay if they (get) enough information.
6. If we (rehearse) the songs, they concert (be) a complete success.

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Answers
Compare your answers with a partner.

1. If they don’t go now, they will miss the train.

2. You will be tired if you don’t sleep.

3. If the Brazilian team gets to the final match, they will be the new champions.

4. If you help me with this project, I will give you some money.

5. They will write the whole essay if they get enough information.

6. If we rehearse the songs, they concert will be a complete success.

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For extra practice, click on the following links.

1. https://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/330/grammar/1cond1.htm

2. https://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/grammar-firstconditional1.html

3. http://saberingles.com.ar/curso/lesson19/05.html

4. https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=3226

5. https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/if_clauses/type_1_statements.htm

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