We use the first conditional to talk about something that will happen (the result), if a particular condition (which is likely to happen) is met. Because the manager is asking Tim to work in the stockroom, it’s likely that Tim will do it and that’s why we use the first conditional here. In order to get an interview, Tim has to work in the stockroom. If you do this for me, you’ll have a chance of promotion. If Tim works in the stock room, he will get an interview. If Tim doesn’t work in the stock room, he won’t get an interview. So, the meaning is that if the condition is met (and it’s more than 50% likely to happen) then the result will happen. |