First conditional

FIRST CONDITIONAL

USAGE

We use Type 1 conditional to talk about things that may happen now or in the future.

For example

If it rains tomorrow morning, we will cancel the picnic.

If you are hungry now, I will make you some pancakes.

FORM

If - clause main clause (result clause)

Present Simple will + Verb1

Notes**

We use can/may in the main clause instead of will for permission.

If you need me, you can call me.

You may go if there is no other business to announce or discuss.

We use may/might/could for possibility.

If the No.3 typhoon signal is hoisted tomorrow morning, the ferry services may/might/could be suspended.

We use can/could for ability.

If you work harder, you can/could get level 4 or 5 in English.