If vs When worksheet

1. 1.
   I wake up tomorrow, I'll call you.a) Whenb) If
2. 2.
   I win, I'll buy everyone a drink.a) Whenb) If
3. 3.
   When the train , we'll get on.a) arrivesb) will arrive
4. 4.
   you're ever in Cluj, let me know.a) Ifb) When
5. 5.
   the meeting finishes, I'll send you the notes.a) Ifb) When

1. 1.
   When I will arrive, I'll call you.
2. 2.
   When it rains tomorrow, we'll stay in.
3. 3.
   If I'm 30 next year, I'll have a big party.

Write two sentences about your own life: one with If and one with When. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.a) When You're sure you'll wake up: when.
2. 2.b) If You might not win: if.
3. 3.a) arrives After when, use the Present Simple for the future.
4. 4.a) If It may never happen: if.
5. 5.b) When The meeting will certainly finish: when.

1. 1.When I arrive, I'll call you. After when, use the Present Simple for the future.
2. 2.If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay in. You can't be sure it will rain, so use if.
3. 3.When I'm 30 next year, I'll have a big party. Turning 30 is certain, so use when.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.