First conditional factsheet fourth grades
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The document discusses the first conditional, a grammatical structure used to talk about possible future events. The first conditional has two clauses: an "if" clause to set the condition and a main clause with "will" to express the probable result. It is used for promises, threats, offers, and deals. The structure takes the form "if + present simple, subject + will + base verb." There are two possible forms - condition then result or result then condition without a comma. Examples are provided like "If I study hard, I will pass the test."
First conditional factsheet fourth grades
- 1. Liceo Industrial y de Minas Ignacio Domeyko English Department Profesora Milena Tapia M. Profesor Practicante Nicolás Villalonga “First Conditional” Fourth Grades First Conditional: It is a structure we use to talk about future events, or events that are likely to happen (Probable or possible). It is formed with 2 clauses (parts of sentences): - One is the “Condition” (If Clause), and the other one is the “Result” (Main Clause), which contains the BASE VERB (the action of the sentence) We use this structure to talk about: Promises: If you help me, I will give you a present. If you don’t help me, I will punish you. I will not (won’t) give you a present Threats / Warnings: I will tell the police if you do it again Offers: I will study with you if you want Making deals: I’ll clean the kitchen if you clean the bathroom IF + Present Simple, Subject + Will + Base verb (INF) (Condition) (Result) - 2 Forms - If I study hard, I will pass the test. (Condition + result) - I will pass the test if I study hard. (Result + Condition) When the result is written first, NO COMMA is added.