First conditional

First conditional

1. Uses

   • Talks about possibilities in the present or in the future

2. Structure

   • • if clause:if + subject + simple present verb main clause: subject + will + verb
     • For example -If it's sunny, we'll go to the park. -Paula will be sad if Juan leaves. -If you cook the supper, I´ll wash lthe dishes.

3. Modal verbs

   • We can use may or might, this means that it is possible, but not definite
     • For example -I'm feeling fine and I've got a car. If it rains tomorrow, I might stay at home, or I may go shopping. I'll decide tomorrow.

4. Conditional clauses

   • You can use 'provided that' or 'so long as' instead of 'if'
     • If you put down the gun, I won't call the police. -So long as you put down the gun, I won't call the police -Provided that you put down the gun I won't call the police.
   • You can use 'unless' instead of 'if not'.
     • For example: -If you don't put the gun down, I'll call the police. -Unless you put the gun down, I'll call the police.

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