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Plantel Oficial aprobado mediante Resolución No. 1043 del 30 de Octubre de
2000
AREA: INGLÉS GRADO: 10°
Carácter mixto, TOPIC:
calendario A FIRST CONDITIONAL
OBJETIVO: Conocer y usar correctamente el 1°CONDICIONAL

FIRST CONDITIONAL

The first conditional is used to express a real or very probable situation in the present or future.
It is for things that will possibly happen in the future if a condition is met. In a way, we are predicting a
likely result in the future if a certain condition happens.
The first conditional uses the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main
clause.

If + Present Simple, Future Simple

(If + condition, result)
Let’s look at this sentence again:
 If we work hard, we will finish the project on time.
The condition is: if we work hard.
This is an if-clause because it begins with IF.
What is the result of this if-clause?
The result is: we will finish the project on time.
Also, we have to use a comma at the end of an if-clause, when an if-clause comes at the beginning of
the sentence.

Result + if + condition
We can also change the order of the sentence and have the main clause (the result) before the if-
clause (the condition).
How can we change our example sentence (If it rains tomorrow, we will stay home) to this order? We
say:
 We will stay home if it rains tomorrow.
Note that with this order, we do NOT use a comma between the clauses.
Let’s change the order of the example sentences we have already seen.
 You will find them if you look in the garage.
 You will feel much better if you take this medicine.

Possible plans, promises, warnings, threats, persuasion

The first conditional is common when we are talking about possible

plans, promises, warnings, threats or for persuading someone. We are predicting a likely result in
the future if a condition is fulfilled.
 If I go to Egypt next month for work, I’ll visit the pyramids. (plans)
 If I have time, I will do help you. (promise)
 If you touch that wire, you will get an electric shock. (warning)
 If you eat my chocolate, you’ll sleep outside with the dog. (threat)
 If you drive us to the concert, I’ll pay for the parking. (persuasion)

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Municipio de Villavicencio - Secretaria de Educación
Plantel Oficial aprobado mediante Resolución No. 1043 del 30 de Octubre de
2000
Carácter mixto, calendario A

ACTIVITY

1 – Choose the correct endings.

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Municipio de Villavicencio - Secretaria de Educación
Plantel Oficial aprobado mediante Resolución No. 1043 del 30 de Octubre de
2000
Carácter
1.mixto,
I’ll be very disappointed if
calendario A
a) she doesn’t leave now.
LIKELY CONDITIONS: This conditional is usually
2. If she studies hard, b) you hurry.
used to describe what someone thinks will
3. She will be late if c) I’ll just wear a coat.
happen in a real situation.
4. I will visit you if d) I will help him.
Example: If I go out, I will buy some milk.
5. If it’s cold, e) you will understand me.
6. If I feel tired, f) he will need some money.
7. If he asks me nicely, g) you don’t pass this test.
8. If he goes out, h) I arrive early.
9. You will catch the bus if i) I usually go to bed early.
10. If you are smart enough, j) she’ll get an A in the exam.

1.___ 2.___ 3.___ 4.___ 5.___

PRESENT WILL + INFINITIVE
SIMPLE will not = won’t 6.___ 7.___ 8.___ 9.___ 10.___

2 – What will you do if you arrive home early? 3 – Circle the correct alternative.

Choose from the verbs below to complete the
gaps with “will”.
If I arrive home early, …
1. I __________________ the football game on TV.
2. I ______________________ my Science project.
3. I _____________________ dinner for my family.
4. I ______________________________ my room.
5. I __________________ you to a nice restaurant.
6. I _____________________________ to the gym.
7. I _________________ with my younger brother.
8. I ___________________________ for my exam.
9. I __________________________ my old laptop.
10. I ____________________________ my clothes.
take ● do ● repair ● play ● watch
wash ● make ● go ● study ● clean
1. She will stay at home if it rains / doesn’t rain.
2. I’ll use your computer if you mind / don’t mind.
3. If you are / aren’t here on time, we will leave
without you.
4. If she leaves / doesn’t leave her bag there,
someone will take it.
5. We’ll feel ill if we eat / don’t eat all these pies.
6. If she is / isn’t careful, she’ll hurt herself.
7. Sam will be happy if you take / don’t take him to
Disney World.
8. We’ll miss our Math class if we run / don’t run.
9. If you pay / don’t pay attention in class, you will
understand what the teacher says.
10. If he goes / doesn’t go to bed now, he’ll be
tired tomorrow.

4 – Complete the blanks and match the

sentences with the pictures. 3
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Plantel Oficial aprobado mediante Resolución No. 1043 del 30 de Octubre de
2000
1. If the weather _____________ (be) fine Carácter
tomorrow, mixto, calendario A
we _________________ (go) out for a picnic.
2. We ________________ (enjoy) a nice family dinner
if my dad _________________ (come) home early
from work.
3. That dog _________________ (bite) him if he
_________________ (not run) any faster.
4. I _________________ (not walk) home if my car
_________________ (break) down. I’ll call a taxi.
5. If Mary _________________ (work) harder, she
_________________ (finish) the reports on time.
6. We _________________ (not find) a parking space
if we _________________ (take) the car.

5. Write 5 sentences using first conditional

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