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Unit 9.1 · B1 Grammar

If + present simple + will/won't/might

if + present simple for possible future conditions; will/won't + bare infinitive for likely results; might/might not for less certain results; first-conditional clause order and punctuation; questions and negative conditions.

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  1. 1. If the weather improves this afternoon, we _____ a picnic by the lake.

    Multiple Choice20s
    Awill have✓
    Bhave will
    Cwill having
    Dwould had

    💡 A possible future condition takes present simple after if and will + bare infinitive in the result.

  2. 2. In a first conditional, the verb after if is normally in the present simple even though it refers to the future.

    True / False20s
    True ✓
    False

    💡 The standard pattern is if + present simple, will/won't/might + bare infinitive.

  3. 3. If I get home before six, I _____ you the photographs. (send)

    Fill the Gap20s
    Accepted
    will send

    💡 The result clause uses will + bare infinitive.

  4. 4. Which first-conditional sentence is punctuated correctly?

    Multiple Choice20s
    AIf the shop is open, I'll buy some milk.✓
    BIf the shop will be open I'll buy some milk.
    CIf, the shop is open I'll buy some milk.
    DI'll buy, some milk if the shop is open.

    💡 When the if-clause comes first, it takes present simple and is followed by a comma.

  5. 5. Match each possible condition to its most logical future result.

    Matching30s
    If the battery gets too low,→the phone will switch off.
    If Nora accepts the offer,→we'll welcome her to the team.
    If the trains are delayed,→we might miss the opening speech.
    If you don't save any money,→you won't have enough for the trip.

    💡 Each result follows naturally from its possible future condition and uses will, won't or might.

  6. 6. If you don't enter the security code, the machine _____. (not/start)

    Fill the Gap20s
    Accepted
    won't start · will not start

    💡 A likely negative result uses won't + bare infinitive.

  7. 7. Put the chunks in order to make a first-conditional shopping plan.

    Put in Order30s
    1. 1.If
    2. 2.the shop is open,
    3. 3.I'll buy
    4. 4.some fresh bread
    5. 5.on my way home.

    💡 The condition uses present simple, followed by a comma and a will result.

  8. 8. We _____ late if the traffic is heavy, but it is difficult to know.

    Multiple Choice20s
    Amight be✓
    Bmight to be
    Cwill being
    Dare might

    💡 Might + bare infinitive expresses a less certain result.

  9. 9. The correct form is 'If the package will arrive today, I will call you.'

    True / False20s
    True
    False ✓

    💡 Will is normally used in the result clause, not in the if-clause.

  10. 10. If we leave the map at home, we _____ the hotel. (uncertain negative result)

    Fill the Gap20s
    Accepted
    might not find

    💡 Might not + bare infinitive marks a possible but uncertain negative result.

  11. 11. Which sentence gives sensible future advice with a first conditional?

    Multiple Choice20s
    AIf you visit Glasgow in winter, you'll need a warm coat.✓
    BIf you will visit Glasgow in winter, you need will a warm coat.
    CIf you visited Glasgow in winter, you will needed a warm coat.
    DIf you visit Glasgow in winter, you would needed a warm coat.

    💡 First conditionals can give advice about a likely future situation.

  12. 12. Match each result-clause beginning to the correct if-clause ending.

    Matching30s
    I'll reserve a table→if the restaurant has space.
    We won't go cycling→if the wind gets stronger.
    Leo might stay longer→if his meeting finishes early.
    Will you message me→if your plans change?

    💡 An if-clause may follow a statement or question result clause without a comma.

  13. 13. If Mia needs more information, _____ us?

    Fill the Gap20s
    Accepted
    will she call

    💡 A result question uses will + subject + bare infinitive after the if-clause.

  14. 14. Might can replace will in the result clause when the result is less certain.

    True / False20s
    True ✓
    False

    💡 Might or might not is used when the speaker is unsure about the consequence.

  15. 15. Choose the correct negative first conditional.

    Multiple Choice20s
    AIf Arlo doesn't hurry, he won't catch the bus.✓
    BIf Arlo won't hurry, he doesn't catch the bus.
    CIf Arlo not hurries, he won't catches the bus.
    DIf Arlo doesn't hurry, he won't to catch the bus.

    💡 Use doesn't + bare infinitive in the condition and won't + bare infinitive in the result.

  16. 16. Reorder the chunks to put the result before the condition.

    Put in Order30s
    1. 1.We
    2. 2.won't finish
    3. 3.on time
    4. 4.if
    5. 5.the printer breaks.

    💡 When the result comes first, the following if-clause does not need a comma.

  17. 17. If it _____ tomorrow, we will move the concert indoors. (rain)

    Fill the Gap20s
    Accepted
    rains

    💡 Use the present simple in the if-clause; the third-person form is rains.

  18. 18. Which question uses the first conditional correctly?

    Multiple Choice20s
    AIf you meet Sam, will you give him this note?✓
    BIf you will meet Sam, do you give him this note?
    CIf you meet Sam, will you gave him this note?
    DIf you met Sam, will you giving him this note?

    💡 The condition takes present simple and the result question takes will + subject + bare infinitive.

  19. 19. A comma is always required between the two clauses, even when the if-clause comes second.

    True / False20s
    True
    False ✓

    💡 Punctuation depends on the order of the clauses.

  20. 20. Use will to complete the likely result: The manager _____ approve the plan if the costs stay within budget.

    Fill the Gap20s
    Accepted
    will

    💡 The result clause uses will + bare infinitive approve.