If + present, … will/ won’t + infinitive
We use the first conditional to talk about real or possible situations in the future. We use the present simple in the “if clause” to talk about the condition and we use the future in the “main clause” to talk about the result.
Take for instance the sentence, If it’s sunny tomorrow, we will go to the beach. If the condition is right; if it’s sunny, the result will be that we will go to the beach. Similar, to the zero conditional, you can change the order of the sentence.
You can also use the first conditional to talk about the situations below.
Predictions
o If you play the lottery, you will win $1,000.
Promises
o I will buy you a gift if you pass the exam.
Offers
o If you buy two items, you’ll get the next one free.
Plans
o If John gets a promotion, he will buy a new house.
Warnings
- You will get a ticket if you park here.
- He won’t pass the exam if he doesn’t study.
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