First conditional
The first conditional describes possible things, which could easily come true in the future.
We can use it:
- to discuss possible plans.
- to make threats.
- to warn.
- to promise.
- to persuade someone.
First conditional and offers
“If you do your homework, I’ll take you out for ice cream”.
“If you help clean the kitchen, I’ll buy you a new video game”.
True or false?
- Emma will help Manny with a design proposal if he helps her with a report.
Complete the sentences
- If you help me fix the car, I’ll invite you to dinner tomorrow.
- If we finish work early, we’ll go to the movies.
- If my parents aren’t home, we’ll have a romantic evening.
- If you teach me how to use this software, I’ll give you any book you want.
- If you create the presentation, I’ll expose it.