First Conditional-1
First Conditional-1
Meet Tom. He's a friendly guy with a big heart. If you talk to him, he'll always greet you with a warm smile. If you
need help, he'll be there for you.
if and when
If there's a problem, Tom doesn't get upset. Instead, he thinks about how to fix it. If he doesn't know the answer, he'll
find someone who does. If there's a challenge, Tom faces it with courage.
If I go out = it is possible that I will go out, but I'm not sure:
If you invite him to do something new, like trying a new hobby or going to a different place, Tom will say yes. He loves
a: Are you going out later? adventures. If there's a chance to learn or experience something, he's all in.
b: Maybe. If I go out, I'll close the windows.
When I go out = I'm going out (for sure): Exercise 6 Write if or when.
a: Are you going out later?
b: Yes, I am. When I go out, I'll close the windows. 1.If I'm late this evening, don't wait for me.
2. I'm going to do some shopping now. ....................... I come back, we can have lunch.
3. I'm thinking of going to see Tom ............................ I go, will you come with me?
Compare when and if:
4 ........................ you don't want to go out tonight, we can stay at home.
When I get home this evening, I'm going to have a shower.
5 Is it O K ......................... I close the window?
If I'm late this evening, don't wait for me. (not When I'm late) 6 John is still at school ............................. he leaves school, he wants to go to college.
We're going to play tennis if it doesn't rain. (not when it doesn't rain) 7 Shall we have a picnic tom orrow ....................... the weather is good?
8 We're going to Madrid next week. We don't have anywhere to stay - we hope to find a hotel
we get there. I don't know what we'll d o ......................... we don't find a room.