grammar · neutral
If + present simple, will + base verb
First conditional used for real or likely future situations: if X happens, Y will happen.
Examples
“If it rains tomorrow, I will stay at home.”
“If she studies hard, she will pass the test.”
“If you don't hurry, we will miss the bus.”
Band 8 sentence
“If the university updates its syllabus to include climate change, students will be better prepared to tackle environmental problems.”
Collocations
- If + subject + present simple
- will + base verb (main clause)
Common mistakes
If it will rain, I will stay at home.→If it rains, I will stay at home.
If she studies hard, she would pass the test.→If she studies hard, she will pass the test.
If she will be late, call me.→If she is late, call me.
Say it for a higher band
5If + present simple, would + base verb→6If + past simple, will + base verb→7+If + present simple, will + base verb
Easily confused
If + past simple, would + base verb
“If I won the lottery, I would buy a house.”
If + present simple, present simple
“If you heat ice, it melts.”
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