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a First conditional 9A · p?O B too, too much, too many,
• We use the first conditional to talk about the result of a possible event or (not) enough 98 · p73
situation in the future.
• We use too, too much and too many to say
• The if clause talks about things that are possible, but not certain: something is more than we want.
If I'm late again, I'll Jose my job (maybe I'll be late again). too+ adjective: I try not to get home too
• The main clause says what we think the result will be in this situation late.
(I'm sure I'll lose my job). too much + uncountable noun: He's got too
much work to do.
if clause main clause
too many + countable noun: I've always
(if+ Present Simple) (will/won't + infinitive)
got too many things to do.
If I'm late again, I'll lose my job.
• We use not enough to say something is less
If we don't leave soon, we won't get there in time.
than we want.
not + adjective + enough: He's not old
TIPS• The if clause can be first or second in the sentence.
enough to talk.
• When we start with the if clause we use a comma (,) after this clause.
not+ verb+ enough+ noun: I don't have
When we start with the main clause we don't use a comma: You'll be OK if
enough energy to do anything.
you get a taxi.
• We use enough to say something is the
correct number or amount.
m Future time clauses with when, as soon as, before,
enough + noun: I earn enough money for
after, until 9A : p71 the whole family.
• We can use sentences with when, as soon as, before, after and until to talk adjective + enough: I think this place is big
about the future: I'll pack before I go to bed. enough for us.
• After these words we use the Present Simple: I'll call Oliver when I get home. TIPS• We often use the infinitive with to after
not !'N cal! Oliver when /'fl get home. these phrases:
I've always got too many things to do.
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• In the main clause we use will/won't+ infinitive: As soon as I finish the report,
I'll go to the bank. • We don't use too to mean very very:
It was really beautiful. not It was too beautiful.
• We use when to say we are certain something will happen.
• We can also use enough, too much and too
• We use if to say something is possible, but it isn't certain.
many at the end of a sentence or clause:
• We use as soon as to say something will happen immediately after
I think one child is enough.
something else.
Baby clothes cost too much.
• We use until to say something starts or stops at this time. My daughter loves these sweets, but she
TIP • As in first conditional sentences, the future time clause with when, as soon shouldn't eat too many.
as, etc. can come first or second in the sentence: After I talk to him, I'll phone the
hotel. =I'll phone the hotel after I talk to him.
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a Invitations and making arrangements 90 · p76 TIPS• We use the Present Continuous to ask
about arrangements: What are you doing
asking about people's arrangements inviting someone to do
on Wednesday? (see lij;f!ifi!M!i;I&•). We can
something
• • • answer this question with Nothing special.
Are you doing anything on (Saturday)? Would you like to come round for (= I have no plans) .
•
. . .
Are you free on (Tuesday evening)? (a meal)? ' . • We use the infinitive with to after Would you
What are you doing on (Wednesday)? Why don't we go for (a dnnk next
week)? like ... ?: Would you like to come?
• We use the infinitive after Where/What time
saying yes or no arranging a time and place
• • • • • • shall I/we ... ?, Why don't we ... ? and Let's ... :
Yes, I'd love to. What time shall I come round?
• • • • • • • What time shall //we come round? Why don't
I'd love to, but I can't, sorry. Where/What time shall we meet? we go for a drink? Let's meet at the Red Lion.
• • • • • • •
Yes, that'd be great. Let's meet at the (Red Lion).
• • • • • We can say Yes, I'd Jove to. and Yes, I'd love to
How about (six thirty)?
come. but not Yes, I'd lo~<e.
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