grammar · neutral
If + present continuous, will + V
Use present continuous in the if-clause for actions in progress or definite plans; the main clause uses will for the future result or decision.
Examples
“If you're coming to the conference, I will book you a ticket.”
“If they're staying overnight, we'll reserve a bigger room.”
“If she's working late tonight, I'll call her tomorrow morning.”
Band 8 sentence
“If they're presenting their findings next week, we'll allocate a longer slot for their session.”
Collocations
- be + verb-ing (present continuous)
- will + base verb
Common mistakes
If + present simple, will + V (e.g. If you come, I'll book)→If + present continuous, will + V
If you will come, I will book the ticket.→If you're coming, I will book the ticket.
Say it for a higher band
5If + present simple, will + V→6If + present simple, can + V→7+If + present continuous, will + V
Easily confused
If + present simple, will + V
“If you come to the party, we'll meet near the entrance.”
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