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Language Focus

We can use the fi rst conditional to talk about possible situations in the future.

if + present simple // will + base form of the verb

possible situation result

If you order online, delivery will be free.
If you drink this, you won’t be fat.
If you don’t order now, you’ll miss a great off er.

We can replace will in the result part of the sentence with some other modals.

possible situation result

If you use this product, you can watch TV on the train.
If you enter our competition, you might win a car.

In questions, we usually put the will-part of the sentence fi rst.

If the will-part comes first, we don’t use a comma between the two parts.
will + base form of the verb // if + present simple

possible situation result

What will I get if I order online?
Will you give me a new product if there is a problem?

Practice

6 a Use the words in parentheses in the correct form to complete the phrases on the left.

1 If we don·t leave (not/leave) now, if they miss the last train?

2 If you (be) hungry, his boss will sack him.

3 Will he (come) to the party 1 we may miss our flight.

4 If she (want) a bargain, the picnic will be cancelled.

5 If Max (be) late again, I’ll make you a sandwich.

6 How will they (get) home you’ll be tired tomorrow.

7 If the weather (not/improve), if I invite him?

8 If you (not/go) to bed early, she can try that discount shop.

b Match each phrase with words on the right to make fi rst conditional sentences.

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