First Conditional
The first conditional is used to talk about things that are likely to happen in the future, based on a specific condition being met.
Positive: If + subject + present simple, subject + will + infinitive
Negative: If + subject + present simple, subject + will not + infinitive
Question: If + subject + present simple, will + subject + infinitive?
Common uses:
1. To talk about future possibilities
- If I have time, I will go to the shop.
- If it snows, I will not be able to drive to work.
- If she gets the job, will she move?
2. To give warnings or make predictions
- If you eat too much junk food, you will get sick.
- If we ignore science, we won’t stop climate change.
- If we don’t leave soon, will we miss the movie?
3. To make suggestions or recommendations
- If you study hard, you will pass the test.
- If you sleep, you won’t understand the lesson.
- If you need help, will he assist you?
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