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Mastering the First Conditional

This worksheet helps Grade 9 students understand and practice using the first conditional in English grammar.

Grade 9 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsFirst Conditional
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1.b

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ELAGrammarFirst ConditionalGrade 9
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Mastering the First Conditional

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to complete the exercises on the first conditional.

The first conditional is used to talk about future events that are likely to happen. It describes a possible condition and its probable result. The structure is: IF + present simple, WILL + infinitive.

Complete the sentences using the first conditional. Use the verbs in parentheses.

1. If it   (rain) tomorrow, we   (stay) home.

2. If she   (study) hard, she   (pass) the exam.

3. They   (go) to the park if they   (finish) their homework.

4. If I   (see) John, I   (tell) him your message.

Choose the correct option to complete each first conditional sentence.

1. If you eat all that cake, you   sick.

a

will feel

b

feel

c

would feel

d

felt

2. If I miss the bus, I   late for school.

a

am

b

will be

c

was

d

would be

Rewrite the following sentences using the first conditional.

1. Perhaps she will get a promotion, so she will buy a new car.

2. It's possible that I will go to the party, but only if you go too.

Determine if the following statements about the first conditional are true or false.

1. The first conditional talks about impossible situations.

T

True

F

False

2. The 'if' clause in the first conditional uses the simple past tense.

T

True

F

False

Imagine you have a big test next week. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) describing what you will do to prepare, using at least three first conditional sentences.