1. 1 s t C ond itional
by m igu e l ánge l rod rígu e z lóp e z
2. C ond itional S e nte nce s
They are composed by 2 clauses.
one that expresses the condition
Introduced by the word “if”,
commonly known as “if clause”.
one that expresses the consequence.
Example: If you work hard, you will
succeed.
3. 1 s t C ond itional : P rob ab le
C ond ition
It is used for actions which are true or likely to
happen
Examples:
If it rains tomorrow, we shall cancel the picnic.
You will be tired if you do a lot of exercises.
• Note on 1st Conditional:
If + present tense, future tense
A modal verb (can, must, etc.) is sometimes used
instead of a present tense.
4. S u m m ary
Conditional sentences are composed by
2 parts
one that expresses the condition (present
simple)
one that expresses the consequence
(future simple – WILL/WON’T)
