If, Where, Before, After

What are we learning today?

You will describe general facts with "if". You will also use "where", "before" and "after" in sentences.

Explanation

• Use "if" + present simple, then the present simple. This shows general truths.
• "Where" gives a place: This is the wood where deer live.
• "Before" and "after" join two events.
• Do not use "will" in the "if" part.
• You can swap the two parts. Use a comma only when the "if" part is first.

Examples

1. If you heat ice, it melts.
2. After you go through the gate, shut it.
3. He made commercials before he directed a film.

Remember!

• Say "If it rains", not "If it will rain".
• "Before" means earlier. "After" means later.

Check yourself

1. Complete: If you mix red and blue, you ___ purple. (get / gets)
2. In "He made commercials before he directed a film", which event came first?