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You can use the the first conditional to talk about predictions,
superstitions, future plans, warnings & threats, and offers &
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This is the condition or the possible event, but this is not a complete
sentence. There is some information missing. What will happen if
I’m late tonight? We need another clause to explain the likely result.
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Yes, you use the present simple tense even though you are talking
about a future event. That’s OK! You can use the the present
simple after a conjunction to talk about a future event.
Now that you understand how to form the first conditional, let’s
focus on when to use it.
1. Predictions
If you stay out in the rain too long, you’ll get sick!
2. Superstitions
If you see a penny on the ground and pick it up, it will bring you
good luck!
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3. Future plans
You can use the first conditional sentence structure to make plans
for the future if an event or situation happens first.
Slow down! If the police catch you speeding, you’ll get a ticket.
If you don’t come to my birthday party, I’ll never speak to you again.
You don’t need a comma between the clauses when the if-clause is
after the result-clause.
Compare:
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If you don’t put your toys away, you won’t get any dessert.
You won’t get any dessert unless you put your toys away.
Use the result-clause first. It sounds more formal if you use unless
first:
Unless you put your toys away, you won’t get any dessert.
There are other modal verbs you can use in the result-clause
instead of will that will still communicate a future possible result.
be going to
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I’m going to buy a new car next year if I have enough money.
She’s going to take a vacation next week if she gets time off work.
You can use the modals can or should when you talk about an
offer or a suggestion.
If you get a new job, you should really buy nicer clothes!
I can get you a ticket to the Madonna concert if you want to go!
The imperative is the verb form you use when you give someone
an order or tell someone what to do.
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Use the regular question word order. The question is never in the if-
clause.
If you have a minute, can you please check this for me?
When
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Before
After
Tell me what you think of the movie after you see it!
Until
As soon as
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You can use other verb tenses as long as you follow this basic
form:
continous tenses
If you’ve read the Harry Potter books, you will love the Harry Potter
movies!
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