cấu trúc · neutral
If + present simple, will + V
Used to talk about possible future results when a present condition is met.
Examples
“If it rains, I'll stay at home.”
“If you study hard, you'll probably pass the exam.”
“If I have time tomorrow, I'll help you with your project.”
Band 8 sentence
“If the exam timetable doesn't change, I'll arrive early to familiarise myself with the venue and reduce stress.”
Collocations
- If + present simple → will + verb (real future possibility)
- If it snows, public transport may be delayed.
Word family
Common mistakes
If it will rain, I will stay home.→If it rains, I will stay home.
If I will have time, I will come.→If I have time, I will come.
Say it for a higher band
5If + will + V (thói quen sai của người học)→6If + present simple, will + V (cấu trúc cơ bản được dùng chính xác)→7+If + present simple, will + V
Synonyms
when (for timetabled events)
Easily confused
Zero conditional (If + present, present)
“If you heat water to 100°C, it boils.”
First conditional
“If she studies, she'll pass.”
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