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The First Conditional Explanation

The first conditional is used to discuss real or likely future situations, expressing a cause-and-effect relationship between a condition and its result. It consists of an 'if clause' in the present simple tense and a 'main clause' in the future simple tense. This structure is useful for making predictions, offering advice, and discussing possible consequences of actions.

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The First Conditional Explanation

The first conditional is used to discuss real or likely future situations, expressing a cause-and-effect relationship between a condition and its result. It consists of an 'if clause' in the present simple tense and a 'main clause' in the future simple tense. This structure is useful for making predictions, offering advice, and discussing possible consequences of actions.

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THE FIRST CONDITIONAL EXPLANATION

The first conditional is a type of conditional sentence used to talk about real or likely future
situations. It expresses a cause-and-effect relationship between a present or future condition and
its possible result. The first conditional is often used to discuss possible outcomes based on a
specific condition being met.

Structure: The first conditional consists of two clauses: the "if clause" (condition) and the "main
clause" (result). The "if clause" is in the present simple tense, and the "main clause" is in the future
simple tense.

If + present simple, will + base form of the verbIf + present simple, will + base form of the verb

Examples:

1. If it rains tomorrow, we will stay at home.

 Condition: If it rains tomorrow

 Result: we will stay at home

2. If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

 Condition: If you study hard

 Result: you will pass the exam

3. If he doesn't hurry, he will miss the bus.

 Condition: If he doesn't hurry

 Result: he will miss the bus

4. If they invite us, we will attend the party.

 Condition: If they invite us

 Result: we will attend the party

5. If it snows, the school will be closed.

 Condition: If it snows

 Result: the school will be closed

Key points:

 The "if clause" is in the present simple tense, and the "main clause" is in the future simple
tense.

 You can also use "going to" instead of "will" in the main clause without a significant change
in meaning.

 E.g., "If it rains tomorrow, we are going to stay at home."


Usage: The first conditional is used to discuss future events or outcomes that are likely to happen
based on a specific condition. It's suitable for making predictions, offering advice, and talking about
possible consequences of actions. The condition in the "if clause" is real or likely, not hypothetical
or imaginary.

Overall, the first conditional helps express real-world cause-and-effect relationships, making it a
valuable tool for discussing future possibilities and outcomes.

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