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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What about if I put my head out the window and smoke? | Was ist wenn ich meinen Kopf während des Rauchens beim Fenster herausstrecke? |
If we eat the rice with forks, it could be enough. | Wenn wir den Reis mit Gabeln essen, dann könnten sie ausreichen. |
Now? We can if you want. | Jetzt? Wir können, wenn du willst. |
I see... How much is it going to be, if she stays? | Ich verstehe... Wie viel wird es kosten falls sie bleibt? |
You can pick me up from here, if you want. | Du kannst mich von hier abholen, wenn du möchtest. |
I guess I did, I'm just reading it, if you let me... | Ich denke schon. Ich lese gerade darüber, wenn du mich lässt... |
Why don't you get some mussels, too, if they're really good? | Warum bestellst du dir nicht auch Muscheln, wenn sie so gut sind? |
Yeah, it's good, maybe you should take it if you really Iike it. | Ja, es ist schön. Du solltest es wahrscheinlich nehmen, wenn du es wirklich magst. |
If you have decided, shall we order? | Sollen wir dann bestellen? |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | Wir können bis zum Ende gehen, wenn du möchtest. |
If you wash the mushrooms, I can cut them. | Wenn du die Pilze wäscht, dann kann ich sie schneiden. |
Excuse me madam, if you are ready, can I take your order? | Entschuldigung gnädige Dame. Kann ich Ihre Bestellung aufnehmen, wenn Sie bereit sind? |
If he is okay with dogs. | Wenn er keine Probleme mit Hunden hat. |
Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | Ja, wenn du die Küche in die Luft jagen möchtest! |
Alright! Let me know if you need anything. | Okay! Lass mich wissen, wenn du etwas brauchst. |
What about if we don't smoke? | Was ist wenn man nicht raucht? |
There is some butter at home, if you want. | Es gibt zuhause etwas Butter, wenn du magst. |
I can order you some mussels and a beer, if you want. | Ich kann dir ein paar Muscheln und ein Bier bestellen, wenn du magst. |
If he is home, he would like to have some. | Wenn er zuhause ist, dann würde er sicher gerne ein bisschen davon haben. |
So, if we pay 600 each we can get a 5 bedroom house for 2,400... | Wenn also jeder von uns 600 bezahlt, dann können wir ein Haus mit fünf Schlafzimmern für 2400 mieten. |