TYPE 1

Conditional sentence types 1

The first conditional sentence is a conditional sentence form used when the result or satellite has the possibility to occur in the future. This can happen because there are realistic conditions that make sense for the possibility to occur. Therefore, the sentence form of this first type of conditional sentence has the form of a simple future sentence aka the sentence that will come. The formula for this sentence is: if + simple present, simple future "will" / imperative and examples are:

    If I meet him, I will introduce myself.
    I will cook dinner if you clean the house.
    If you rest, you will feel better.
    If you set your mind on a goal, you will eventually achieve it.
    If it rains, I'll stay home.
    If he gives her the chocolate, he will be happy.
    If it's not raining, we'll go to the library.

Shape

In type 1 conditional sentences, the tense in the if clause is the simple present and the tense in the main clause is the simple future.


As in all conditional sentences, the order of the clauses is not fixed. You may have to adjust pronouns and punctuation marks when changing clause order, but the meaning is the same.
Example

    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.

Function

Type 1 conditional refers to conditions that may occur and the possible results. These sentences are based on facts and are used to make statements about the real world and certain situations. We often use sentences like this to provide warnings. In type 1 conditional sentences, the time is the present or the future and the situation is real.
Example

    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 modal in the main clause and not the future tense to express the degree of certainty, permission, or recommendation regarding the outcome or outcome.
Example

    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.