The document discusses the first conditional, which uses the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main clause to talk about possible future situations and their consequences. It provides examples of using the first conditional to make predictions, promises, threats, and warnings. The if-clause can come before or after the main clause, and is separated by a comma when it comes first. The future simple can also be replaced by a modal verb in the main clause.
The document discusses the first conditional, which uses the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main clause to talk about possible future situations and their consequences. It provides examples of using the first conditional to make predictions, promises, threats, and warnings. The if-clause can come before or after the main clause, and is separated by a comma when it comes first. The future simple can also be replaced by a modal verb in the main clause.
The document discusses the first conditional, which uses the present simple in the if-clause and the future simple in the main clause to talk about possible future situations and their consequences. It provides examples of using the first conditional to make predictions, promises, threats, and warnings. The if-clause can come before or after the main clause, and is separated by a comma when it comes first. The future simple can also be replaced by a modal verb in the main clause.
Uses: To talk about situations which are likely to happen in the future and their probable results or consequences:
Example: If we don´t leave now, we will miss the train.
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To Make: Predictions Example: If the weather is nice tomorrow, there will be a lot of people on the beach.
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It is also used to Make: promises Example: If you pass the exam, I´ll buy you a motor bike.
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It is also used to Make: Threats Example: I´ll tell the director if you don´t behave yourself.
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It is also used to Make: Warnings Example: If you don´t take more care, You´ll have an accident.
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Note that: The if clause can be put at the beginning of the sentence or after the main clause.
When the If Clause comes first, we
separate it from the main clause with a comma.
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Note that: When the main clause comes first, there is no comma between it and the if clause. The Future Simple can be replaced in the man clause by a modal verb.