First Type Conditional

Question 1

Main structure of IF is

Answer 1

If + Present, Will + Base form

Question 2

If can be at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence

Question 3

IF at the beginning

Answer 3

If we go by bus,It will be cheaper.

If you are hungry, have something to eat.
جمله بالا حالت دستوری دارد

If the phone rings, can you answer it, please?
می‌توان به شکل سوالی و با can هم استفاده کرد

Question 4

IF in the middle

Answer 4

It will be cheaper, If we go by bus.

I’m going to the concert, If I can get a ticket.

Is It OK If I use your phone ?

Question 5

In the conversation ( informal ), we often use the IF-part of the sentence alone :

Answer 5

Are you going to the concert ?
Yes, If I can get a ticket.

Question 6

• after IF, we use the present NOT will *

Answer 6

If you see Ann tomorrow, can you ask her to call me ? ( NOT If you will see )

If I’m late this evening, Don’t wait for me. ( NOT If I will be )

What shall we do If It rains? ( Not If It will rain)

If I don’t feel well tomorrow,I’ll stay at home.

Question 7

When we talk about possibility of something

Answer 7

we use IF

Question 8

IF I go out : It is possible that I will go out, but I’m not sure

Answer 8

Are you going out later?
Maybe, If I go out,I’ll close the windows.

Question 9

When I go out : I’m going out ( for sure )

Answer 9

Are you going out later ?
Yes’I am. When I go out, I’ll close the windows.

Question 10

Compare WHEN and IF

Answer 10

When I get home this evening, I’m going to have a shower.

If I’m late this evening, Don’t wait for me. ( Not when I’m late )

We’re going to play tennis If It doesn’t rain.
( not when It doesn’t rain )