If Type 1

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1. Form

The First Conditional is formed with:

If + Present Simple, will + V1

Examples:

• If it rains, we will stay at home.
• If you study, you will pass the exam.
• If she calls, I will answer.

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2. When Do We Use It?

a) Real future possibilities

• If I see her, I will tell her the news.
• If you don’t study, you will fail.

b) Promises and threats

• If you help me, I will give you a reward.
• If you touch my phone again, I will be angry.

c) Warnings and advice

• If you eat too much, you will feel sick.
• If you don’t leave now, you will miss the bus.

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3. Signal Words

• if, unless (unless = if not)

Examples:

• You won’t pass unless you study.
• I’ll call you if I’m late.

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4. Common Mistakes

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5. First Conditional vs. Zero Conditional

• Zero Conditional: Facts, always true.

  • If you heat water, it boils.

• First Conditional: Real future possibilities.

  • If you heat water, it will boil. (this time we talk about the future event, not general fact)

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Quick Review

• Form: If + Present Simple, will + V1.
• Use: Real future possibilities, promises, warnings.
• Signal Words: if, unless.
• Never use “will” in the if-clause.