IF CONDITIONAL FIRST TYPE

 

Definition First Type If Conditional

A type 1 conditional sentence or first conditional is a conditional sentence that is used if the result / consequence of the condition is likely to materialize in the future because the conditions are realistic to fulfill. The condition is in the subordinate clause with the subordinate "if" conjunction, while result / consequence is in the main clause

Examples

• If it rains, you will get wet.
• You will get wet if it rains.
• If Sally is late again I will be mad.
• I will be mad if Sally is late again.
• If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus.
• You will miss the bus if you don't hurry.

Uses of the Conditional

First conditional

• Nature: Open condition, what is said in the condition is possible.
• Time: This condition refers either to present or to future time.
• e.g. If he is late, we will have to go without him.
• If my mother knows about this, we are in serious trouble

Function

The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result. These sentences are based on facts, and they are used to make statements about the real world, and about particular situations. We often use such sentences to give warnings. In type 1 conditional sentences, the time is the present or future and the situation is real.

Examples

• If I have time, I'll finish that letter.
• What will you do if you miss the plane?
• Nobody will notice if you make a mistake.
• If you drop that glass, it will break.
• If you don't drop the gun, I'll shoot!
• If you don't leave, I'll call the police.

In type 1 conditional sentences, you can also use modals in the main clause instead of the future tense to express the degree of certainty, permission, or a recommendation about the outcome.

Examples

• If you drop that glass, it might break.
• I may finish that letter if I have time.
• If he calls you, you should go.
• If you buy my school supplies for me, I will be able to go to the park.

• If you buy Bitcoin right now, you will be rich.
• I will be the winner in this singing competition if I show the judges my best performance.
• Rania will go to Disneyland if she gets a raise.
• If Tantra joins a Poker tournament, he will win the game.
• If you consume garlic and green tea regularly, you will live longer.
• If you put on this cologne, Tania will be attracted to you.
• You will lose all your money if you go for second round.
• If we talk about the deal over dinner, Mr. Richard will agree to sell his land to our company.

Dialog

IF CONDITIONAL ZERO TYPE

We use the zero conditional when we want to talk about 

We use the zero conditional when we want to talk about facts or things that are generally true.

It is important to remember that this condition is not realated to the past, present or future - it only applies to things which are ALWAYS true.

We can make a zero conditional sentence with two present simple verbs (one in the 'if clause' and one in the 'main clause'):

• If + present simple, .... present simple.

This conditional is used when the result will always happen. So, if water reaches 100 degrees, it always boils. It's a fact. I'm talking in general, not about one particular situation. The result of the 'if clause' is always the main clause.

The 'if' in this conditional can usually be replaced by 'when' without changing the meaning.

For example: If water reaches 100 degrees, it boils. (It is always true, there can't be a different result sometimes). If I eatpeanuts, I am sick. (This is true only for me, maybe, not for everyone, but it's still true that I'm sick every time I eat peanuts 

DIALOG ABOUT CONDITIONAL IF ZERO TYPE

aziz  : What do you usually do on your weekends?

wahyu        : If I stay at home, I spend time with my phone.

aziz    : You don’t go anywhere?

wahyu        : I go to the cinema if I my sister asks me.

aziz    : What kind of movie you watch at cinema?

wahyu        : I love to watch horor comedy whenever I go to cinema.

aziz    : It sounds exciting.

wahyu        : It’s not exciting if my sister suddenly wants to watch a drama

• If you mix yellow and blue, you get green. / You get green if you mix yellow and bIf you are tired, you goearly. /You go