The First Conditional in English grammar is used to talk about real and possible situations in the future. It is formed with “if” followed by the present simple tense, and the future simple tense with “will.” For example, “If it rains, we will stay at home.” This structure helps us to express possible future events and their consequences. By practicing the First Conditional, students can improve their ability to communicate effectively in various situations, make predictions, and discuss potential outcomes. In the following exercises, you will find fill-in-the-blank sentences to test your knowledge of the First Conditional. Remember to use the appropriate present simple tense after “if” and future simple tense with “will” for the correct answer.
Exercise 1: First Conditional Sentences
1. If it *rains*(rain) tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
2. If I *finish*(finish) work early, I will go to the cinema.
3. She will fail the exam if she *does not study*(not study) tonight.
4. If he *eats*(eat) too much ice cream, he will get a stomachache.
5. They will come to the party if they *get*(get) an invitation.
6. If we *do not hurry*(not hurry), we will miss the train.
7. If you *water*(water) the plants, they will grow faster.
8. She will be happy if you *give*(give) her a present.
9. If he *practices*(practice) more, he will become a great musician.
10. We will go for a walk if it *stops*(stop) snowing.
11. If you *do not wear*(not wear) warm clothes, you will catch a cold.
12. They will buy a new car if they *save*(save) enough money.
13. If I *see*(see) Sarah, I will give her your message.
14. If you *need*(need) help, just call me.
15. If the weather *is*(be) nice, we will have a barbecue.
Exercise 2: First Conditional Sentences – Negative Form
1. If you *do not study*(not study) for the test, you will fail.
2. If it *does not rain*(not rain) tomorrow, we will play soccer.
3. She will not go to the party if she *does not feel*(not feel) well.
4. We will not be late if we *leave*(leave) now.
5. If you *do not buy*(not buy) a ticket, you cannot enter the concert.
6. If he *does not apologise*(not apologise), she will be upset.
7. We will not have dessert if we *do not finish*(not finish) our dinner.
8. If they *do not call*(not call) us, we will not know the news.
9. If she *does not wear*(not wear) a coat, she will be cold.
10.If the bus *does not come*(not come) on time, we will take a taxi.
11. If you *do not pay*(not pay) the bill, they will cut off the electricity.
12. She will not pass the exam if she *does not study*(not study) harder.
13. They will not win the game if they *do not practice*(not practice) enough.
14.If you *do not book*(not book) a hotel, we will have nowhere to stay.
15. If it *does not snow*(not snow) this weekend, we will not go skiing.