The First Conditional
We use the First Conditional to talk about something which will happen in the future if something else happens.
It is the Future Conditional.
If it’s sunny tomorrow, I’ll go to the beach.
If I sleep too long, I won’t arrive on time.
Look at the construction:
|
If |
subject |
present simple |
subject |
will |
base form of verb
|
|
If |
I |
study hard |
I |
will |
pass the exam.
|
|
If |
they |
don’t work harder |
they |
will |
lose their jobs. |
|
If |
it |
rains later |
we |
won’t |
go out. |
Look at the question form:
|
Question word |
Auxiliary |
Subject |
Verb |
if + subject + present |
|
What |
will |
you |
say |
if you see her tonight? |
|
What kind of car |
will |
you |
buy |
if you pass your driving test? |
|
Will |
you |
call me |
if you go out tonight? |
See also: