First Conditional RESULT CLAUSE IF CLAUSE will/won’t +

First Conditional

RESULT CLAUSE IF CLAUSE will/won’t + infinitive if + present simple I will stay at home if it rains. First Conditional

We use the first conditional to talk about real future possibilities, things that are likely to happen: If I go to Barcelona, I will send you a postcard. (= it’s possible that I’ll go. I’m planning to go to Spain on holiday.) If I move to London, I will invite you to stay with me. (= it’s possible that I will move. I’m looking for a job in London.) Use: Possible Future Events

You can reverse the two clauses of a first conditional sentence without changing the meaning: We will go if Pat doesn’t arrive soon. = If Pat doesn’t arrive soon, we will go. First Conditional: Clause Order

The cat will scratch you if you pull its tail. She will be angry if I’m late. I will come and see you tomorrow if I have enough time. I’ll call the police if you don’t leave right now! Example sentences

If the weather is good tomorrow, we’ll have a picnic. If he runs, he will get there in time. If we don’t hurry, we won’t finish. If the result of the test is negative, you’ll receive notification through the post. Example sentences

UNLESS means the same as IF NOT: I won’t pass my exam unless I work harder. = I won’t pass my exam if I don’t work harder. UNLESS