Pattern: If + Present Simple, Will + Base Verb USE: Shows A Likely or Possible Outcome That Will Probably Happen, If A Certain Condition Is Met
Pattern: If + Present Simple, Will + Base Verb USE: Shows A Likely or Possible Outcome That Will Probably Happen, If A Certain Condition Is Met
Pattern: If + Present Simple, Will + Base Verb USE: Shows A Likely or Possible Outcome That Will Probably Happen, If A Certain Condition Is Met
USE: Shows a likely or possible outcome that will probably happen, if a certain condition is met
The verb in the if clause is a simple present verb, and the verb in the main clause is will + the base form of
the verb. A sentence can begin with either clause with no change in meaning. Remember that a sentence that
begins with an if clause is followed by a comma.
3. If we don’t see (not see) each other tomorrow, we will see (see) each other next week.
7. If the weather doesn’t improve (not improve), we won have (not have) a picnic.
11. They will go (go) to the party if they are (be) invited.
12. She will stay (stay) in London if she gets (get) a job.
13. He wont get (not get) a better job if he doesn’t pass (not pass) that exam.
14. I will buy (buy) a new dress if I have (have) enough money.
15. I wont go (not go) if you don’t come (not come) with me.
16. If he goes (go) to Dan's birthday party, he will buy (buy) a present.
17. If I miss the bus (miss) the bus, I will be (be) late at the office.
18. I will go (go) to the doctor if my knee still hurts (hurt) tomorrow.
19. Mum will make (make) us a sandwich if we are (be) hungry.
20. If you eat (eat) out, which restaurant will you go (you / go) to?
21. If we hurry (hurry), we will get (get) there in time.
22. I wont go (not go) to the doctor unless the pain increases (increase).
23. If you smoke (smoke) in public places you will get (get) into trouble.
24. We will go (go) for a picnic tomorrow if the weather stays (stay) nice.
25. Everyone will believe (believe) you if you tell (tell) them the truth.
26. If he doesnt (not wake) up, he wont get (not get) to work on time.
27. If she loses (lose) her keys, she will be (be) angry.
28. If the baby is (be) a boy, I will call (call) him Jonathon.
29. You will cause (cause) an accident if you drive (drive) so carelessly.
30. She will regret (regret) it if she doesn’t tell (not tell) me the truth.
31. If you don’t leave (not leave) the house now, you will be (be) late for the meeting.
32. Margaret wont come (not come) to the party unless you invite (invite) her.
33. I will help (help) you with the dishes if you are (be) tired.
34. We wont get (not get) any tickets for the show unless we buy (buy) them in advance.
35. If you don’t stop (not stop) shouting, I wont listen (not listen) to you.
36. If the dog barks (bark) again, I will call (call) the police.
37. If you eat (eat) too much, you wont loose (not lose) weight.
38. If it still rains (rain) tomorrow, I wont go (not go) to work.
39. Unless she calls (call) the ambulance immediately, her father will die (die).
40. If she truys (try) harder, she will succeed (succeed) in her exams.
Often when we are talking about present situations, we use unless instead of if...not.
Unless means except if or simply it means if...not and it used in negative conditionals.
Both of these examples have the same meaning and refer to the present time.
1. You will stay home if you don't come with us.-You will stay home unless you come with us
2. You won’t be happy if you don't apologize to mom, dad.-You wont be happy unless you apologize to mom
and dad.
3. I will trash your sandwich if you don't want to eat it.-I will trash your sandwich unless you eat it.
4. I won’t go to the party if Carol doesn’t go.-I wont go to the party unless Carol goes.
5. He’ll get lost if someone doesn’t show him the way.-He will get lost unless someone shows jim the way.
6. If you don’t hurry, you’ll be late for school.-You will be late to school unless you hurry.
7. My teacher will be angry if I don’t learn present simple tense.-My teacher will be angry unless I learn
present simple tense.
8. You won’t be able to travel abroad if you don’t have a passport.-You wont be able to travel abroad unless
you have a passport.
9. If they don’t lower the price, I won’t buy the computer.-I wont buy the computer unless they lower the
price.
10. He won’t come if you don’t invite him personally.-He wont come unless you invite him personally.
11. I’ll arrive at 10 am if there isn’t traffic.-Ill arrive at 10 am unless there is traffic.
12. If you don’t save money, you won’t go on vacation.-You wont go on vacation unless you save money.
13. My dog won’t bark if it isn’t hungry.-My dog wont bark unless he is hungry.
14. You won’t be allowed inside the bar if you aren’t 18.-You wont be allowed inside the bar unless you re 18.
15. We’ll be late if we don’t leave soon.-We will be late unless we leave soon.
16. You will lose your job if you don’t change your attitude.-You will loose your job unless you change your
attitude.
17. I won’t give you a present if you don’t get good marks.-I wont give you a present unless you get good
marks.
18. If you don’t exercise, you will get fat.-You will get fat unless you exercise.
19. I will call the police if they don’t stop fighting.-I will call the police unless they stop fighting.
20. We will go camping if it doesn’t rain.-We will go camping unless it rains.
Exercise: IF or UNLESS?
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I work in London.
We use do and does to make negatives with the present simple. We use doesn't for the third person singular
(she/he/it) and don't for the others.
Exercise: Put the verb TO BE in the correct form in the present tense.
1. She is a teacher.
2. We are hungry.
3. Luke is late.
4. They are Spanish.
5. You are happy.
6. I am thirsty.
7. It is cold.
8. She is German.
9. He is early.
10. We are tired.
1. I ‘m not cold.
2. She is not French.
3. You are not an accountant.
4. John is not my brother.
5. They are not from Berlin.
6. We are not late.
7. It isnt warm outside.
8. I am not hungry.
9. Ian and Jill aren’t on the bus.
10. She isnt Spanish.
11. He isnt in the bathroom.
12. We aren’t thirsty.
13. It isn’t sunny.
14. You arent a teacher.
15. They arent at school.
16. Lucy isn’t from Australia.
17. I am a nurse.
18. He is sleepy.
19. We are at home.
20. You are from China.