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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.
     Ill
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