grammar · informal

If + present simple, imperative

Band 4-5speakingtask1

Used to give instructions or commands that should be done if a condition is met.

Examples

“If you see Maria, tell her I called.”

“If the alarm rings, leave the building immediately.”

“If you have any questions, ask them now.”

Band 8 sentence

“If you notice any security issues, report them to IT immediately.”

Collocations

  • If + present simple, imperative (bare verb)

Common mistakes

If you see her, you should tell her.→If you see her, tell her.

If you want, to call me.→If you want, call me.

Say it for a higher band

5If + present simple, will + V→6If + present simple, you should + V→7+If + present simple, imperative

Synonyms

If + present simple, can + V

Easily confused

If + present simple, will + V

“If you study hard, you will pass the exam.”

Related words

If + present simple, present simpleOnly after + clause, did + subject + VOnly when + clause, did + subject + VIf + present simple, can + VWithout + noun, clauseIf + past perfect, would + VIf + present simple, would + VIf + past participle, clause

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