Conditional Type 1 (First Conditional)
Definition & Use
The First Conditional is used to talk about real and possible situations in the
present or future. It expresses cause and effect, meaning that if one condition is
met, a specific result will likely happen.
Structure
If + present simple, will + base verb
-If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
Cases of Type 1 Conditionals
1. General Future Conditions
These describe situations where one action in the present or future leads to a
possible result.
Examples:
-If you eat too much, you will feel sick.
-If we leave now, we will arrive on time.
2. Warnings & Threats
Used to warn or threaten someone.
Examples:
-If you don’t wear a seatbelt, you will get a fine.
-If you touch that, you will get hurt.
3. Offers & Promises
Used to make promises or offers.
Examples:
-If you need help, I will come right away.
-If you do well, I will buy you a gift.
4. Persuasion & Negotiation
Used to convince someone to do something.
Examples:
-If you join us, you will have a great time.
-If you work harder, you will get a promotion.
5. Commands & Suggestions
The result clause can be a command or suggestion.
Examples:
-If you are tired, go to bed early.
-If you want to improve, practice every day.
Variations in First Conditional
1. Using Modals Instead of "Will"
Examples:
-If you eat too much, you might feel sick.
-If we hurry, we can catch the bus.
2. Using Imperatives in the Main Clause
Examples:
-If you see him, tell him to call me.
-If you are late, don’t wake me up!
3. Using "Unless" Instead of "If"
Unless you study, you will fail the test. (= If you don’t study, you will fail.)
4. Using "As Long As" or "Provided That"
Examples:
-You can go out as long as you finish your homework.
-I’ll lend you money provided that you pay me back soon.
Exercises
1. Complete the Sentences
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If you __ (eat) too much, you __ (get) sick.
2. If we __ (not leave) now, we __ (be) late.
3. If she __ (study), she __ (pass) the test.
4. Unless you __ (hurry), you __ (miss) the bus.
5. If he __ (not exercise), he __ (gain) weight.
2. Choose the Correct Option
1. If you (call/will call) me, I (answer/will answer).
2. If we (don’t start/won’t start) now, we (are/will be) late.
3. If she (studies/will study), she (gets/will get) good grades.
4. Unless you (help/will help) me, I (won’t/will) finish on time.
5. If the weather (is/will be) nice, we (go/will go) to the beach.
3. Rewrite Using Unless
Example:
If you don’t listen, you won’t understand. → Unless you listen, you won’t
understand.
Rewrite these sentences using unless:
1. If you don’t study, you will fail.
2. If she doesn’t hurry, she will miss the bus.
3. If we don’t leave early, we won’t get good seats.
4. If he doesn’t practice, he won’t improve.
5. If they don’t work hard, they won’t succeed.
Key Answers
1. Complete the Sentences
1. If you eat too much, you will get sick.
2. If we don’t leave now, we will be late.
3. If she studies, she will pass the test.
4. Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.
5. If he doesn’t exercise, he will gain weight.
2. Choose the Correct Option
1. If you call me, I will answer.
2. If we don’t start now, we will be late.
3. If she studies, she will get good grades.
4. Unless you help me, I won’t finish on time.
5. If the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.
3. Rewrite Using Unless
1. Unless you study, you will fail.
2. Unless she hurries, she will miss the bus.
3. Unless we leave early, we won’t get good seats.
4. Unless he practices, he won’t improve.
5. Unless they work hard, they won’t succeed.
