Assignment B - PPP Grammar Lesson Table: First Conditional
NB: Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refer to here. See Units 2 and 7. For example, in number 4 in the
table below, we do NOT mean 'What is the function of the lesson'!!!
1. What is the target form of the first conditional First conditional
(both clauses)? (F) Affirmative form:
If clause (conditional clause), results clause (main clause).
If ... simple present ..., ... simple future ...( will)
Notice that:
There is no future in the if-clause.
The two clauses can be switched: ... simple future ... if ... simple present ...
A comma should be used when beginning the first conditional with the "If" clause.
E.g.:
If you study hard, you will pass your exam.
He will help you with your homework if he has time.
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to If you study hard, you will pass your exam.
begin your presentation?
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If you don’t study hard, you won’t pass your exam.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If + do/does + not + verb , will + not + verb
(You might find there is more than one possibility,
but you only need to show one negative and one Model sentence in question form: If you study hard, will you pass your exam?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: If …simple present…, will + S + verb?
If …simple present…, w/h + will + S + verb?
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NB: Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refer to here. See Units 2 and 7. For example, in number 4 in the
table below, we do NOT mean 'What is the function of the lesson'!!!
1. What is the target form of the first conditional First conditional
(both clauses)? (F) Affirmative form:
If clause (conditional clause), results clause (main clause).
If ... simple present ..., ... simple future ...( will)
Notice that:
There is no future in the if-clause.
The two clauses can be switched: ... simple future ... if ... simple present ...
A comma should be used when beginning the first conditional with the "If" clause.
E.g.:
If you study hard, you will pass your exam.
He will help you with your homework if he has time.
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to If you study hard, you will pass your exam.
begin your presentation?
3. What are the negative and question Model sentence in negative form: If you don’t study hard, you won’t pass your exam.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: If + do/does + not + verb , will + not + verb
(You might find there is more than one possibility,
but you only need to show one negative and one Model sentence in question form: If you study hard, will you pass your exam?
question, then analyse the forms.) Form: If …simple present…, will + S + verb?
If …simple present…, w/h + will + S + verb?
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