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Zero & First Conditional + future clauses

Syllabus topic 12: Zero & First Conditional + future clauses

Zero & First Conditional + future clauses. Zero conditionals describe general relationships using present forms in both clauses.

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Zero conditionals describe general relationships using present forms in both clauses. First conditionals describe real future possibilities, normally with present in the if-clause and will/modal in the main clause. Future time clauses follow the same present-tense principle.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • If you heat ice, it melts. (general fact)
  • If she calls tomorrow, I will tell her.
  • I'll stay until the meeting ends.
  • Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.
  • We will begin as soon as everyone arrives.

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