Used for real and possible future situations.
Structure: If + Present Simple, will + base verb
If it rains, we will stay inside.
If you study, you will pass the exam.
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First Conditional – Grammar & Verb Tenses – URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LQq0QU0DIM |
Used when the focus is on the action being done to the subject right now.
Structure: Subject + am/is/are + being + past participle
The help is being provided as we speak.
Dinner is being prepared in the kitchen.
May / Might / Could → express possibility.
Should → express advice or expectation.
It may rain later.
He might know the answer.
We could visit Mexico again.
You should see a doctor.
MODAL VERBS: All you need to know – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36wG9pSYu7Q |
Used for:
Pre-existing intentions/plans.
Example: We are going to move next year.
Evidence-based predictions.
Example: Look at the dark clouds—it is going to rain.
I am going to study medicine.
She is going to be a great artist.
Simple Future with Be Going To – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpmmTWcjVbM |
Used to expresses past habits or states that no longer apply.
Structure: used to + base verb
E.g., I used to live in London.
It can also contrast with be used to (being accustomed to) and get used to (the process of becoming accustomed).
I used to play basketball every weekend.
She used to be shy, but now she’s outgoing.
I didn’t use to like coffee, but now I do.
6. First Conditional Definition & Structure Used for real and possible future situations . Structure: If + Present Simple, will + ba...
