Saturday, December 27, 2014

Conditionals - First Conditionals




{B}  First Conditionals:
Nature: Real possibility
These sentences show the condition of real possibility.
Time: This condition refers either to present or to future time.
Note:
*We use the present simple in the if-clause.
*We use will in the main clause, to express certainty in the future.

STRUCTURE:

if + present simple, ... will + infinitive


If
condition
result

present simple
WILL + base verb
If
it rains
I will stay at home.




If
condition
result

present simple
WILL + present simple
If
I get enough sleep,
I will feel better.



If
condition
result

present simple
WILL+present simple
If
you study hard,
your English will improve.

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Some examples:
*If I have time, I will visit you.
*If I see him, I will tell him.
*If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus.
*If it rains, I won't go to the park.
*If I study today, I'll go to the party tonight.
*If I have enough money, I'll buy some new shoes.
*If I see her, I'll tell her.
*She 'll be late if the train is delayed.
*She'll miss the bus if she doesn't leave soon.
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Correct Use:
Correct :If you go to England, you will improve your English.

Incorrect: If you will go to England, you will improve your English.

Reason:  We use the present simple in the if-clause.

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Correct : If I find his address, I will send him the letter.

Incorrect : If I find his address, I send him the letter.

Reason:We use will in the main clause, to express certainty in the future.

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Correct : I'll tell him if I see him.

Incorrect : I'll tell him if I will see him.

Reason: We use the present simple in the if-clause.

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