USE OF 1st TYPE OF CONDITIONAL
Often called the "real" conditional because it is
used for real or possible situations. These
situations take place if a certain condition is
met.
If I see Peter, I’ll tell him about the news.
In this type of conditional clause we sometimes use
“unless” which means 'if ... not'.
I won’t go to the party unless you come with me.
Or:
I won’t go to the party if you don´t come with
me.
A- Fill in the blanks using the verbs in brackets in the right form.
B- Put the verbs in brackets in the right form
according to the 1st type of conditional.
1. If she.......................(not / hurry), we will be late!
2. If Mark.......................(pass) his exam, he will go on
holiday.
3. If Mark........................ (fail) his exam, he................
(have to ) stay at home.
4. If you stay awake all night, you......................(be)
very tired tomorrow.
5. You .......................( not /win ) the lottery if
you........................ (not /buy) a ticket.
6. If Tina eats too much chocolate She ..............
……........ ( become ) very fat.
7. We ......................... (not / go ) to that restaurant if
it’s so expensive.
8. If Tim.................... (drive) too fast he.................
(have) an accident.
FORM OF 1stTYPE OF CONDITIONAL
PRESENT SIMPLE + WILL FUTURE
PRESENT SIMPLE + MAY / CAN / MUST+ INFINITIVE
PRESENT SIMPLE + IMPERATIVE
( If- clause ) (main clause)
If I save enough money, I’ll buy the car.
I may go out tonight If I finish the exercises.
If you go to the party, you must bring some food.
If you phone them, they can take you to the station.
If you are free, help me do the cleaning, please.
We can also use the structure SHOULD+SUBJET+VERB
In this structure we don´t use “if” in the conditional clause.
Should you need help, call me.
C- Rewrite the following sentences.
1. You must hurry. You are going to be late.
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2. I won’t let you go unless you tell me the truth.
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3. Should you need my car, let me know.
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4. If you fail the exam, you won’t be able to go to university.
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5. You can´t send me e-mails if you don´t have a modem.
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6. I need to save some money to go on holiday with my
friends.
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7. Don´t touch that wire. You may get an electric shock.
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8. We won’t go to the beach unless the weather gets better.
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