







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.
Example Sentences :
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.
Example Sentences :
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.
| First conditional example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Let's get them both and we can share if you want. | चलो दोनों लेते हैं और यदि तुम चाहो तो हम इसे आपस में बांट सकते हैं। |
| Alright! Let me know if you need anything. | ठीक है! यदि तुम्हें कुछ चाहिए तो मुझे बताना। |
| Hmm, okay, what about if you are wrong? | हम्म, ठीक है, अगर तुम गलत हुए तो? |
| That's okay, you can have some of mine, if you want. | कोई बात नहीं, अगर तुम चाहो तो मेरे वाले में से खा सकती हो। |
| If you don't mind preparing something while I'm getting ready, that would be great. | जब तक मैं तैयार होती हूँ तब तक तुम्हें कुछ बनाने में परेशानी ना हो तो बहुत अच्छा होगा। |
| Hmm... Okay, let me see if there is anything I can do. | हम्म... ठीक है, देखती हूँ कि मैं आपके लिए कुछ कर सकती हूँ या नहीं। |
| What about if we don't smoke? | यदि आप धूम्रपान ही ना करें तो क्या? |
| What about if I put my head out the window and smoke? | अगर मैं अपना सिर खिड़की के बाहर रखकर सिगरेट पीयूं तो? |
| If he is home, he would like to have some. | यदि वह घर पर होगा तो थोड़ा लेना चाहेगा। |
| Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | हाँ, यदि तुम रसोईघर को उड़ाना चाहते हो तब! |
| If he is okay with dogs. | यदि उसे कुत्तों से कोई परेशानी ना हो तो। |
| What if she goes mental again and does something to Pogo or Bear? | क्या पता वो दोबारा पागल हो जाये और पोगो या बेयर को कुछ कर दे? |
| It would be the first time, if it happens. | यदि ऐसा होता है तो यह पहली बार होगा। |
| Doesn't matter, we can share if you want. | कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता, यदि तुम चाहो तो हम बांट सकते हैं। |
| If you are wrong, you are going to take me out for dinner! | यदि तुम गलत हुई तो तुम मुझे डिनर पर ले जाओगी! |
| Okay love, I'll give you a call if I can finish early. | ठीक है, अगर मेरा काम जल्दी खत्म हो जाता है तो मैं तुम्हें कॉल करूँगा। |
| I guess I did, I'm just reading it, if you let me... | मुझे लगता है मुझे मिल गया, मैं बस इसे पढ़ रहा हूँ, यदि तुम मुझे पढ़ने दो तो... |
| What if we can't find any tickets to come back? | अगर हमें वापस आने के लिए कोई टिकट नहीं मिली तो क्या होगा? |
| You should ask me first if my offer is still valid! | तुम्हें पहले मुझसे पूछना चाहिए कि मेरा प्रस्ताव अभी भी वैध है या नहीं! |
| Excuse me madam, if you are ready, can I take your order? | माफ़ करियेगा मैडम, अगर आप तैयार हैं तो क्या मैं आपका ऑर्डर ले सकता हूँ? |