Conditional Sentence Type 1
Conditional Sentence Type 1
Sentence Type 1
Conditional sentences are used to express a relationship between two
actions or events, where the occurrence of one event is dependent on the
occurrence of another.
by Arnes Ginting
Definition of Conditional
Sentence Type 1
1 Simple Condition 2 Present or Future
Time
Conditional Sentence Type
1 expresses a simple, The time frame for both the
realistic condition where if-clause and main clause
the if-clause describes a is present or future,
possible scenario and the indicating a real-world
main clause describes the possibility.
likely result.
3 Probable Outcome
The main clause describes an outcome that is likely to occur if the
condition in the if-clause is met.
Structure of Conditional Sentence Type 1
If-Clause Main Clause Complete Structure
Uses the present simple tense Uses the future simple tense If [subject] [verb], [subject] will/shall
(will/shall + verb) [verb].
Describes the condition or
circumstance Describes the likely outcome or result
Usage of Conditional
Sentence Type 1
Expressing Possibility Making Predictions
Conditional Sentence Type 1 It can be used to make
is used to describe possible predictions about what will
scenarios and their likely happen if certain conditions
outcomes in the present or are met.
future.
If it rains tomorrow, I will take If you study hard, you will pass
an umbrella. the exam.
Prediction Advice
2 Type 2
Expresses an unreal or unlikely condition with a hypothetical
outcome.
3 Type 3
Expresses a past condition with a hypothetical result.
Common Mistakes in Using Conditional Sentence
Type 1
1 Mixing Tenses 2 Illogical Pairings
Avoid using the present tense in the main clause instead of Ensure the condition and outcome are logically related, not
the future tense. just randomly combined.