| Element | FORM/USE: PRESENT SIMPLE 'IF' CLAUSE + MODAL, FUTURE, POSSIBLE OUTCOME |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CLAUSES |
| SubCat | conditional |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'if' + present simple to introduce a possible future condition, with modal verbs in the main clause, to talk about a possible result. ► modality |
| Corrected Learner Example | I think that it would be very good if you start going to the gym or you start cycling. (Colombia; B1 THRESHOLD; 2009; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I would be very glad if you come and visit us. (Albania; B1 THRESHOLD; 2007; Albanian; Pass) If you come to Brazil you can stay at my home. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2001; Portuguese; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | |
| Comments | L1 users frequently use combinations of different tenses and forms in the if-clause and main clause, as shown in these examples. The traditional second conditional form can be seen below. |
