 RESULT CLAUSE IF CLAUSE

will/won’t + infinitive if + present simple

I will stay at home if it rains.

 We use the first conditional to talk about
real future possibilities, things that are
likely to happen:
 If I go to Barcelona, I will send you a
postcard.
(= it’s possible that I’ll go. I’m planning
to go to Spain on holiday.)

 If I move to London, I will invite you to

stay with me.
(= it’s possible that I will move. I’m
looking for a job in London.)
 You can reverse the two clauses of a first
conditional sentence without changing the
meaning:

We will go if Pat doesn’t arrive soon.

=
If Pat doesn’t arrive soon, we will go.
 The cat will scratch you if you pull its tail.

 She will be angry if I’m late.

 I will come and see you tomorrow if I have

enough time.

 I’ll call the police if you don’t leave right

now!
 If the weather is good tomorrow, we’ll have
a picnic.

 If he runs, he will get there in time.

 If we don’t hurry, we won’t finish.

 If the result of the test is negative, you’ll

receive notification through the post.
  UNLESS means the same as IF NOT:

I won’t pass my exam unless I work harder.

I won’t pass my exam if I don’t work harder.