Real Conditional Sentences
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Objective
I can construct sentences using the real conditional (if + simple present, will + base form).
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Warm-up video
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The first conditional is used to talk about likely future situations and their possible consequences.
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The structure of the first conditional is: if + simple present in the if-clause, and will + base verb in the main clause.
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We can use the first conditional to talk about the future, and it's also useful for making predictions.
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Practice
12 questions
Complete the sentence: If I study hard, I ______ the exam.
What is the correct structure of the first conditional?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write two sentences using the real conditional (if + simple present, will + base form) to describe what you will do if you get a good grade on your next English test and what you will do if you don't.”
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