Conditional sentences Type I

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES TYPE I

TYPE	IF CLAUSE	MAIN CLAUSE
I	V-1/s/es do + not + V-1 does + not + V-1	will/shall + V-1

Type I (Future Possible Condition) :

e.g. :  If she invites me, I will go to her party.

= Should she invite me, I will go to her party.

If clause (condition)                                                                Main clause (result)

If + simple present	simple future
If this thing happens	that thing will happen.

 FUNCTION

The type 1 conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result. These sentences are based on facts, and they are used to make statements about the real world, and about particular situations. We often use such sentences to give warnings. In type 1 conditional sentences, the time is the present or future and the situation is real.

EXAMPLES

• If I have time, I'll finish that letter.
• What will you do if you miss the plane?
• Nobody will notice if you make a mistake.
• If you drop that glass, it will break.
• If you don't drop the gun, I'll shoot!
• If you don't leave, I'll call the police.

In type 1 conditional sentences, you can also use modals in the main clause instead of the future tense to express the degree of certainty, permission, or a recommendation about the outcome.

EXAMPLES

• If you drop that glass, it might break.
• I may finish that letter if I have time.
• If he calls you, you should go.
• If you buy my school supplies for me, I will be able to go to the park.

Note on “OTHERWISE”

Type I     :   If you don’t study hard, you will not pass the exam.

         You must study hard otherwise you will not pass the exam.

Note on “UNLESS” à jika subjek tidak/ kecuali jika

Unless = if ….. not

If he does not get sick, he will certainly join us in the game.

= Unless he gets sick, he will certainly join us in the game.