Assignment B - PPP Grammar Lesson Table: First Conditional
NB: Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refers 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) If clause: we use the present simple tense
Structure = if+ subject + simple present verb
The main clause: we use the future
Structure = subject + will + infinitive verb
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to I will start by soliciting a question from students' examples from the warmer, (Do you have
begin your presentation? any plans for the upcoming final exams?), Students elicit the positive form. (yes, I will study
hard for the exams), then I will use a model sentence for more clarification.
Example: “If I study hard, I will pass the exam”.
3. What are the negative and question The model sentence is in negative form: If I don’t study hard, I will not pass the exam.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: if+ subject+ do/does not + present simple, subject+ will+ not+ verb (in infinitive)
(You might find there is more than one possibility, A model sentence in question form: if you study hard, will you pass the exam?
but you only need to show one negative and one Form: if+ subject+ present simple, will + subject + verb (in infinitive) +?
question, then analyze the forms.)
4. What is the function? (M) We use the first conditional to predict possible events in the future that could or are likely
to happen.
5. What do students need to know about Stress and weak forms:
pronunciation, including sentence stress and Students usually at this level find some difficulties in pronouncing and recognizing the stress
intonation? (P) and weak forms, such as; if and will, because these phrases are said fast to demonstrate
(Think only about how the model sentence significant words and keep the sentence's rhythm.
would normally be said.) The main verb is stressed, as are any content words that are following it.
The subject and auxiliary verb are frequently shortened in the positive form: I + will = I'll
It is spoken like:
If I study hard, I’ll pass the exam.
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NB: Look at the model provided and make sure you understand what MFP refers 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) If clause: we use the present simple tense
Structure = if+ subject + simple present verb
The main clause: we use the future
Structure = subject + will + infinitive verb
2. What is the model sentence you will elicit to I will start by soliciting a question from students' examples from the warmer, (Do you have
begin your presentation? any plans for the upcoming final exams?), Students elicit the positive form. (yes, I will study
hard for the exams), then I will use a model sentence for more clarification.
Example: “If I study hard, I will pass the exam”.
3. What are the negative and question The model sentence is in negative form: If I don’t study hard, I will not pass the exam.
(interrogative) forms of your model sentence? Form: if+ subject+ do/does not + present simple, subject+ will+ not+ verb (in infinitive)
(You might find there is more than one possibility, A model sentence in question form: if you study hard, will you pass the exam?
but you only need to show one negative and one Form: if+ subject+ present simple, will + subject + verb (in infinitive) +?
question, then analyze the forms.)
4. What is the function? (M) We use the first conditional to predict possible events in the future that could or are likely
to happen.
5. What do students need to know about Stress and weak forms:
pronunciation, including sentence stress and Students usually at this level find some difficulties in pronouncing and recognizing the stress
intonation? (P) and weak forms, such as; if and will, because these phrases are said fast to demonstrate
(Think only about how the model sentence significant words and keep the sentence's rhythm.
would normally be said.) The main verb is stressed, as are any content words that are following it.
The subject and auxiliary verb are frequently shortened in the positive form: I + will = I'll
It is spoken like:
If I study hard, I’ll pass the exam.
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