TEAM #1
If I (wake up) late, I (be) late for Eton.
If I wake up late, I'll be late for Eton.
If there (not be) anything interesting on TV, I (read) a book.
If there isn't anything interesting on TV, I'll read a book.
What do we use the First Conditional for?
What happens if the if-clause comes at the end of the sentence?
The comma disappears!
If Sam (arrive) at the party, I (be) surprised.
If Sam arrives at the party, I'll be surprised.
It's very cloudy and windy today. I (not have to wash) my car if it (rain)!
It's very cloudy and windy today. I won't have to wash my car if it rains!
Do First Conditional sentences refer to the future?
Yes, they do!
I (call) you if I (not forget).
I'll call you if I don't forget.
If Manchester United (beat) Liverpool on Saturday, they (become) the new champions.
If Manchester United beats Liverpool on Saturday, they will become the new champions.
Sandra (not do) a gap year if she (not collect) some money.
Sandra won't do a gap year if she doesn't collect some money.