In English we use the first conditional to talk about possibilities in the present or in the future. The 'if clause' talks about things that are possible, but not certain, and the 'main clause' says what we think the result will be in this situation.
If the 'if clause' comes first, a comma is usually used. If the 'if clause' comes second, there is no need for a comma.
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Future time clauses :
In English we can use sentences with 'when', 'as soon as', 'before', 'after' and 'until' to talk about the future using the same form as a first conditional. After these words we use the present simple, and in the main clause we use will + infinitive.
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In English we use 'when' to say we are certain something will happen.
In English we use 'as soon as' to say something will happen immediately after something else.
In English we use 'until' to say something stops happening at this time.
Similarly to first conditionals, the future time clause can come first or second in the sentence.
eg. I'll call you when I get to the office. = When I get to the office, I'll call you.
Notes for use of first conditional :
In English we can use modal verbs in the main clause of conditionals.
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In English we can also use imperatives in the main clause of conditionals.
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In English we can use 'in case' to say we are prepared for something that might happen.
'In case' and 'if' have different meanings.
In this sentence the person is definitely going to put on some sunscreen in preparation for a time in the future when it might be sunny.
In this sentence the person might put on some sunscreen, but only if it is sunny in the future.
In English we can use 'might' instead of 'will' to mean 'will perhaps' in first conditionals.
It is possible to use a variety of verb forms in conditional sentences, not just those in the four basic conditionals.
In English we can use the future with going to instead of the present to show future intention.
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Won't you feel guilty if something happens to them? | ألن تشعر بالذنب إن حدث شيئًا لهما؟ |
If you give me the keys, I can open it for you. | .لو تعطيني المفاتيح، يمكنني فتحه من أجلك |
But, maybe you can leave Pogo with me sometimes. | .لكن، ربما يمكنكِ ترك بوجو معى فى بعض الأوقات |
Now? We can if you want. | .الان؟ يمكننا اذا كنت تريد |
What ever can go wrong, will go wrong. | .اذا توفرت الإمكانية لشىء سىء أن يحدث, فسيحدث |
If you have decided, shall we order? | اذا قررتى، هل نطلب؟ |
There is some butter at home, if you want. | .هناك بعد الزبدة فى المنزل، اذا كنت تريدى |
It would be the first time, if it happens. | .ستكون المرة الأولى، لو حدثت |
If you can't use them all, I can still stirfry the rest later. | .اذا لا يمكنك إستخدامهم كلهم، يمكننى قليهم فى وقت لاحق |
Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then... | ...حسنًا، إذا كنت تريدي تعلم شيء ما، راقبي بحرص إذًا |
If he is okay with dogs. | .اذا كان لا يمانع التواجد مع الكلاب |
I see... How much is it going to be, if she stays? | أتفهم ذلك...كم سيكون المبلغ، في حالة أنها ستقيم؟ |
Okay love, I'll give you a call if I can finish early. | .حسناً حبيبتى, سأقوم بالإتصال بكِ إذا كان يمكننى الإنتهاء مبكراً |
That will happen if we start living together. | .هذا سيحدث إذا كنا سنعيش معًا |
If it's not a secret, can you tell me what you are talking about, then? | لو لم يكن سرًا، هل يمكنكِ إخباري عن ماذا تتحدثين، إذا؟ |
Yeah it is stressful, but I'm right here if you need any help. | .أجل انه أمر يدعو للتوتر، لكن أنا هنا في حال ان احتجتي إلى أي مساعدة |
Excuse me madam, if you are ready, can I take your order? | عذرًا سيدتي، إذا كنتِ جاهزة، هل يمكنني اخذ الطلب؟ |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | .يمكننا المشى الى نهايته اذا كنتِ تريدين |
What about if I put my head out the window and smoke? | ماذا لو قمت بوضع رأسي خارج النافذة وقمت بالتدخين؟ |
Hey, if we are all drinking wine, why don't we get a bottle then? | مهلاً, اذا كنا جميعاً سنشرب نبيذ, لماذا لا نحصل على زجاجة اذاً؟ |