Conditionals in English grammar are very confusing. But it will be easy when you know their usage. The type 1 (if + present simple, ... will + infinitive) conditional refers to a possible condition and its probable result.
In particular, the first conditional sentence, which is also often called if-clause type 1, is used in the following cases:
Examples of the use of the first conditional sentence
1-for circumstances that could arise due to a condition that is likely to be met:
“If she comes home late, she will get in trouble.” (If she gets home late, she’ll get in trouble.)
The condition (arriving late) is quite likely and can be met.
“If you buy it now, you’ll save a lot of money.” (Buying it now will save you a lot of money.)
The condition (buy) is also likely here and can be fulfilled.
2- to give advice or instructions. Then the imperative (command form) is used instead of ‘will’:
“If you don’t like it, don’t eat it.” (If you don’t like it, don’t eat it.)
“Listen carefully if you don’t want to miss anything.” (Listen carefully if you don’t want to miss anything.)
To find the right if-sentence, you can follow the comparison of the conditionals.
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These sentences are based on facts, and they are used to make statements about the real world, and about particular situations... .
In type 1 conditional sentences, the time is the present or future and the situation is real.
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