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First conditional review

Lesson code: K3NQ-DFFB-EPKQ-F

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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.
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 they

(not/reduce) their prices, nobody will buy their products.

(be) very disappointed.

2. If I don't get the job, I

3. We can go for a drink if I
4. If the meeting starts at 5pm, I

(speak) English every day at work, you will learn quickly.

(not/get) a discount if you don't sign the contract now.

7. The boss will be here if you

8. If you talk to the manager, you
9. If you

(come back) later.

(get) a special price.

(not/help) me, I won't be able to finish the project on time.

10. If there is too much noise, you

(not/be able) to concentrate.

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6. You

(arrive) a little late.

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5. If you

(finish) my work on time.

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3 Practice 2
Look at the pictures and match the two halves of the sentences below.

1. If everyone talks at the same time,

a. I will visit a tropical island.

2. When I have some time off,

b. our sales will increase.

3. If we continue to work hard,

c. we can become more successful.

4. If we work as a team,

d. we won't hear each other.

5. If you go by taxi,

e. you will become stressed.

6. If you work too much,

f. you will get a discount.

7. If you buy now,

g. you will get there quicker.

8. If you don't take any risks,

h. you won't gain any rewards.

4 Practice 3 - Business statements

Complete these statements.
1. If you

(treat) your customers well, they

2. If you

(spend) more, you

(tell) their friends about you.

(pay) less tax.

3. If workers

(receive) a higher salary, they

4. If you
business.

(start) a business with a lot of capital, it

5. If workers

(be) always ill, the business

6. If you
impression.

(become) a successful
(lose) money.

(not/wear) a suit for a job interview, you

7. If a business
more customers.
8. You

(work) better.

(not/make) a good

(spend) more money on internet marketing, it

(be) smart at work if you

(gain)

(eat) fish.

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Now discuss whether you think these statements are true or false.

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5 Practice 4
Complete the questions.
1. What

(you/do) if it

2. What

(you/eat) when you

3. Which form of transport

(rain) this weekend?

(have) your next lunch break?

(you/use) when you

4. What

(you/do) if you

5. How

(you/feel) when you

6. What

(you/do) if your teacher

7. What

(happen) if your company

8. What

(you/buy) when you

(go) home?

(be) late for your next English lesson?

(can) speak English very well?
(be) late?
(decide) to change its office location?
(go) shopping next time?

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 reduce
6. won't get

2. will be
7. come back

3. finish
8. will get

4. will arrive
9. don't help

5. speak
10. won't be able

3- Practice 2

1. d

2. a

3. b

4. c

5. g

6. e

7. f

8. h

4- Practice 3 - Business statements

Students can work individually and check in pairs. Students discuss the statements in pairs.

1. treat; will tell

4. start; will happen
7. spends; will gain

2. spend; will pay

5. are; will lose
8. will be; eat

3. receive; will work

6. don't wear; won't make

5- Practice 4
Students can work individually and check, ask and answer the questions in pairs.

3. will you use; go

6. will you do; is

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2. will you eat; have

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

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1. will you do; rains

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

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