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First conditional (real condition in the future): Check whether a correction is required. Original sentence: "You will be late if you do not leave now." Choose the best option.

Difficulty: Easy

did not leave
left
will not leave
do not happen to leave
No correction required

Correct Answer: No correction required

Explanation:

Given data

Conditional type: real/likely future consequence.
Form used: If + simple present, will + base verb.

Concept/Approach
The first conditional is correctly formed: "If you do not leave now, you will be late."

Option analysis
E. "No correction required" → correct as is. ✔A/B/C/D → alter tense/aspect in ways that are unidiomatic or change meaning.

Final Answer
No correction required

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