In the First Conditional, we use the present simple tense in the if-clause and the future simple tense (will + base form of the verb) in the main clause. The First Conditional is used for real or possible situations in the future.
Let's apply this rule to the exercise:
If Maria goes abroad, she will go to England or America.
- Here, "goes" is in the present simple tense, and "will go" is in the future simple tense.
She will visit London if she goes to England.
- "Goes" is in the present simple tense, and "will visit" is in the future simple tense.
If she stays in London, she will spend much money.
- "Stays" is in the present simple tense, and "will spend" is in the future simple tense.
She will not be able to stay for long if she spends all her money.
- "Spends" is in the present simple tense, and "will not be able" is in the future simple tense.
If her holiday is very short, she will not practice her English.
- "Is" is in the present simple tense, and "will not practice" is in the future simple tense.
It will be a pity if she does not try to speak English.
- "Does not try" is in the present simple tense, and "will be" is in the future simple tense.
This exercise demonstrates the structure of the First Conditional, which is used to talk about situations that are possible and likely to happen in the future if a certain condition is met. This is a useful construct in English for making predictions and planning based on possible future events.