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First conditional
1. First Conditional
2. First Conditional
RESULT CLAUSEIF CLAUSE
will/won’t + infinitive
if + present simple
I will stay at home if it rains.
3. Use: Possible Future Events
We use the first conditional to talk aboutreal 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.)
4. First Conditional: Clause Order
You can reverse the two clauses of a firstconditional sentence without changing the
meaning:
We will go if Pat doesn’t arrive soon.
=
If Pat doesn’t arrive soon, we will go.
5. Example sentences
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!
6. Example sentences
If the weather is good tomorrow, we’ll havea 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.
7. 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.