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First conditional review

Lesson code: ITLD-J2QB-97S4-1

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1 Review
Complete the review of the first conditional structure with `present simple', `will/can + infinitive' or
`will'.

Grammar review - First conditional

We use the first conditional to talk about a possible situation in the future. The structure of the first
conditional is:
1

If +

If you call me before 1pm, I will answer.

I can come if you invite me.
3

Remember that we do not use

after if. We can also use when instead of if.

2 Practice 1
Complete these first conditional sentences with the present simple or `will'. Only use contractions for
negatives - e.g. won't/don't.
1. If you

(not/slow down), you will have an accident.

(be) very unhappy.

2. If I fail my exams, I
3. We can go for a drink if I

(finish) my work on time.

4. If it snows tomorrow, I

(speak) English every day, you will learn quicker.

6. Your dinner

(not/get) cold if you eat it now.

7. I'll be on holiday if you

(visit) me next week.

8. If you go outside without a sweater, you

(not/help) me, I won't be able to finish my work.

10. If you drink too much coffee, you

(not/be able) to sleep.

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9. If you

(get) ill.

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5. If you

(wear) a hat.

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3 Practice 2 - Superstitions
Complete these popular British superstitions.
1. If you

(open) an umbrella indoors, it

2. If you

(see) two magpies, you

3. If you

(break) a mirror, you

4. If you

(walk) under a ladder, something bad

5. You
6. If a black cat
7. If you
8. You

(have) bad luck if you

(bring) bad luck.

(be) lucky.
(have) 7 years of bad luck.
(happen) to you.

(put) your shoes on the table.

(cross) your path, you

(have) bad luck.

(blow out) all of the candles on your birthday cake with one breath, you
(get) what you wanted.
(be) smart if you

(eat) fish.

Do you have any superstitions in your country? Make sentences about them with `if ...'

4 Practice 3
Look at the pictures. Make sentences about each picture like in the example.

1.

If you eat too much, you will get fat.

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5 Practice 4
Complete the questions.
1. What

(you/do) if it

2. What

(you/eat) if you

3. Which place

(rain) this weekend?

(have) only 5 minutes for breakfast tomorrow?

(you/visit) when you

(have) your next holiday?

4. What

(you/do) if you

(be) late for your next English lesson?

5. How

(you/feel) if you

(meet) someone interesting tomorrow?

6. What

(you/do) if your teacher

7. What

(happen) if you

(walk) under a ladder?

8. What

(buy) when you

(go) shopping next time?

(be) late?

Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.

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First conditional review - Key

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1- Review

1. present simple
2. will/can + infinitive
3. will
2- Practice 1
Students can work individually and check in pairs.

1. don't slow down 2. will be

6. won't get
7. visit

3. finish
8. will get

4. will wear
9. don't help

5. speak
10. won't be able

3- Practice 2 - Superstitions
Students can work individually and check in pairs.

1. open; will bring

5. will have; put

2. see; will be
6. crosses; will have

3. break; will have

7. blow out; will get

4. walk; will happen

8. will be; eat

4- Practice 3
Students can work individually or in pairs. Go through and compare answers with the class. Possible answers:

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

If you drive too fast, you will have an accident.

If you run too fast, you will get tired.
If you drink too much, you will get drunk.
If you work too hard, you will fall asleep.
If you go outside in a T-shirt, you will get cold.
If you see a black cat, you will have bad luck.
If you study hard, you will pass your exams.

5- Practice 4

3. will you visit; have

6. will you do; is

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2. will you eat; have

5. will you feel; meet
8. will you buy; go

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1. will you do; rains

4. will you do; are
7. will happen; walk

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