We use the First Conditional in sentences to talk about the future when we are not sure about the if event: it may happen or may not happen.
For example, we form the First Conditional in 2 ways:
[If + Present Simple Tense,] + [future with will]
- If it snows, I’ll build a snowman.
[Future with will] + [if + Present Simple Tense]
- I’ll build a snowman if it snows.
Form of Will used
Below we have shown the form of WILL used in the First Conditional, including making questions and the short answers to those same questions:
| Positive | Negative | |||||
| I
You She He It We They |
will ’ll |
do it. |
I
You She He It We They |
will not won’t |
do it. |
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| Question? | Short Answers to Questions | |||||
|
Will |
I
You She He It We They |
do it? |
Yes, No, |
I
You She He It We They |
will. will not/won’t. |
More example sentences: First Conditional
- If we hurry, we will catch our flight.
- If I feel well, I’ll go to work. (= I may feel well/I may not feel well)
- He will be really happy if he gets the offer.
- If you come with us, you’ll have a fantastic time.