grammar · neutral
If + present simple, can + V
Used to express that if A happens, B is possible or someone is able to do something.
Examples
“If you press this button, you can open the door.”
“If students ask questions, they can learn faster.”
“If the library has the book, you can borrow it.”
Band 8 sentence
“If universities remove practical elements from their courses, graduates might lack the skills employers need — even if they have top grades.”
Collocations
- can + base verb
Common mistakes
If you study hard, you will can pass the exam.→If you study hard, you can pass the exam.
If you want, you can to join the club.→If you want, you can join the club.
Say it for a higher band
5If + present simple, will + V→6If + present simple, base verb (no modal)→7+If + present simple, can + V
Synonyms
may
Easily confused
If + present simple, will + V
“If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.”
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