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Structure of first conditional

If I see him, I'll (I will) tell him.     

If you don't hurry, you'll miss the bus.

What will you do if there is a problem?


First conditional - common mistakes

Common mistakes

Correct version

Why?

If you will go to England, you will improve your English.

If you go to England, you will improve your English.

We use present simple in the if-clause.

If I find his address, I send him the letter.

If I find his address, I will send him the letter.

The main clause has will, which expresses certainty in the future.

I'll tell him as soon as I will see him.

I'll tell him as soon as I see him.

We use present simple in the if-clause.


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