English grammar
If + present, will: plans that depend on something
Make plans that depend on something: if…, then….
From the scene If it's sunny, we'll go
In short
For a real possibility, use if + present, then will: if it's sunny, he'll take us. Don't put will after if.
Your turn
Which one goes with rain → we stay in?
Options: if it rains, we won't go out · if it's sunny, he'll take us · if we leave early, we'll be back for lunch
Show answer
rain → we stay in → if it rains, we won't go out
How it works
For a real possibility, use if + the present tense, and will for the result: if it's sunny, he'll take us.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
...Well, if Elena's going, (blank) too.
Options: I went · I'll go · I go
Show answer
...Well, if Elena's going, I'll go too.
...Pues si Elena va, yo también iré.
Good to know
Don't use will after if here: if it rains, not if it will rain. The if part can come first or second.
Good to know
When it comes first, put a comma after it.
sunny → a boat trip if it's sunny, he'll take us
Nuria
My cousin Pablo is a fisherman: we've got transport! If it's sunny, he'll take us.
Mi primo Pablo es pescador: ¡tenemos transporte! Si hace sol, nos llevará.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
My cousin Pablo is a fisherman: we've got transport! (blank).
Options: We'll be back for lunch · If it's sunny, he'll take us · If it rains, we won't go out
Show answer
Nuria
My cousin Pablo is a fisherman: we've got transport! If it's sunny, he'll take us.
Mi primo Pablo es pescador: ¡tenemos transporte! Si hace sol, nos llevará.
rain → we stay in if it rains, we won't go out
Nuria
If it rains, we won't go out. He knows the weather here.
Si llueve, no saldremos. Él conoce este clima.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank). He knows the weather here.
Options: If it rains, we won't go out · If it's sunny, he'll take us · If we leave early, we'll be back for lunch
Show answer
Nuria
If it rains, we won't go out. He knows the weather here.
Si llueve, no saldremos. Él conoce este clima.
leaving early → back for lunch if we leave early, we'll be back for lunch
Nuria
Departure at ten. If we leave early, we'll be back for lunch.
Salida a las diez. Si salimos pronto, regresaremos para comer.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Departure at ten. (blank).
Options: If it rains, we won't go out · If we leave early, we'll be back for lunch · If it's sunny, he'll take us
Show answer
Nuria
Departure at ten. If we leave early, we'll be back for lunch.
Salida a las diez. Si salimos pronto, regresaremos para comer.
a negative condition if the sea isn't calm, I won't go
Ramón
If the sea isn't calm, I won't go.
Si el mar no está en calma, yo no iré.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank).
Options: If it's sunny, he'll take us · If it rains, we won't go out · If the sea isn't calm, I won't go
Show answer
Ramón
If the sea isn't calm, I won't go.
Si el mar no está en calma, yo no iré.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| sunny → a boat trip | if it's sunny, he'll take us |
|---|---|
| rain → we stay in | if it rains, we won't go out |
| leaving early → back for lunch | if we leave early, we'll be back for lunch |
| a negative condition | if the sea isn't calm, I won't go |
More lines from the story
- Ramón...Well, if Elena's going, I'll go too....Pues si Elena va, yo también iré.
- NuriaFifteen kilometres by sea. He's got a new engine: full speed!Quince kilómetros de ruta. Tiene un motor nuevo: ¡va a toda velocidad!