English grammar

First Conditional

Used for real and likely future situations. The first conditional talks about things that can genuinely happen.

If + present simple, will + base verb

Real Examples from Native Speakers

"If you'll be the cash, I'll be the rubber band."

Metaphorical lines about being cash and rubber bands

How it works

Formula

If + present simple, will + base verb

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