The first conditional
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The document discusses the use of the first conditional, which uses "if + present" to describe a possible situation and "will/won't + verb" to describe the consequence. It notes that the if-clause can come first or second in the sentence and uses commas if it comes first. The document also explains that the first conditional can use the imperative or "can + verb" instead of "will/won't + verb" to describe the consequence.
The first conditional
- 1. The FIRST CONDITIONAL EF Pre-intermediate 8B
- 2. If + present, will/won’t + verb • Use if + present to talk about a possible situation and will/won’t + verb to talk about the consequence. If I miss the last bus, I’ll get a taxi If you tell her the truth, she won’t believe you What will you do if she doesn’t call you?
- 3. If + present, will/won’t + verb • The if-clause can go first or second If I miss the last bus, I’ll get a taxi I’ll get a taxi if I miss the last bus • If the if-clause comes first, use a comma before the next clause If I miss the last bus,I’ll get a taxi
- 4. If + present, imperative/can • You can also use the imperative or can + verb instead of will/won’t+verb If you miss the last bus, get a taxi If you miss the last bus, you can get a taxi