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What Is the First Conditional?
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The first conditional is used to express possible future results based on present situations.

The first conditional is also called real conditional. It is used to express results that are likely to happen if the condition is met.

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First Conditional Structure
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The usual structure of a first conditional sentence is:

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First conditional rule.
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Conditional sentences contain two clauses:

  1. Conditional clause (commonly called the if-clause)

  • the condition/situation

  • dependent clause—it needs the hypothetical result to form a complete sentence

  • contains a conditional clause markersubordinating conjunction such as the words “if,” “when,” “as,” etc.

  1. Main clause

  • the result

  • independent clause—makes sense on its own

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First Conditional Uses
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First conditional sentences are commonly used to: 

  • offer suggestions

  • talk about superstitions

  • make plans

  • give warnings

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Offer Suggestions
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Talk About Superstitions
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Black cat superstition.
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Some cultures believe that black cats bring good luck. Other cultures believe the opposite.

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Make Plans
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Give Warnings
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First Conditional—Exercise
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