first conditional.doc

USE: We use an if-clause to refer to a possible future action.

IF + PRESENT + FUTURE

Interrogative

How will Mary feel, if she compares herself with her friends?

Negative

If Mary compares herself with her friends, she won´t be happy.

Affirmative

If Mary doesn´t compare herself with her friends, she will be happier.

A)     Complete the sentences:

• You will be ill if you ______________ (eat) so much.
• If you wait he __________________ (come)
• If you ____________ (ring) the bell, the servant _____________ (come)
• If the children ______________ (be) good, they can stay up late.
• If the beggar _______________ (ask) for money, you ___________(give) him some.
• If you _______________ (buy) that big house, you ___________ (need) a lot of money.
• If you _______________ (put) the parcel  on the table, the boy __________ (post) it for you.

C) Put the words in the right order and make any necessary changes to the verbs.

• She / Susan / you / if / see / to / speak / you /
• ____________________________________________________________
• He / it / if / come / be / nice / very
• ____________________________________________________________
• You / be / ill / if / not go / you / school / to
• ____________________________________________________________
• They / if / not leave / not finish / alone / me / I / homework / my
• ____________________________________________________________