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.
First conditional example sentences | |
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If he is home, he would like to have some. | यदि वह घर पर होगा तो थोड़ा लेना चाहेगा। |
Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then... | ठीक है, अगर तुम कुछ सीखना चाहती हो तो ध्यान से देखो... |
If we eat the rice with forks, it could be enough. | यदि हम कांटे से चावल खाएं तो यह काफी होना चाहिए। |
If you are wrong, you are going to take me out for dinner! | यदि तुम गलत हुई तो तुम मुझे डिनर पर ले जाओगी! |
When he realises, he won't stay this calm. | जब उसे पता चलेगा तो वो इतना शांत नहीं रहेगा। |
If it's in zone-9 with no tube, maybe you can find something... | यदि यह बिना किसी ट्यूब वाला ज़ोन-9 है, तो शायद तुम्हें कुछ मिल सकता है... |
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 wash the mushrooms, I can cut them. | यदि तुम मशरूम धो देती हो तो मैं उन्हें काट सकता हूँ। |
Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything? | यदि तुमने सबकुछ ले लिया तो क्या हम काउंटर पर चलें? |
That will happen if we start living together. | यह तब होगा अगर हम एक साथ रहना शुरू करते हैं। |
What about if we don't smoke? | यदि आप धूम्रपान ही ना करें तो क्या? |
You can pick me up from here, if you want. | यदि तुम चाहो तो मुझे यहाँ से ले सकते हो। |
What ever can go wrong, will go wrong. | जो भी गलत हो सकता है, वो गलत होगा। |
What about when you are not home, then? | अगर तुम घर पर नहीं हो, तब? |
Hey, if we are all drinking wine, why don't we get a bottle then? | हे, अगर हम सभी वाइन पी रहे हैं तो क्यों ना हम एक बोतल मंगा लें? |
If you can't use them all, I can still stirfry the rest later. | यदि तुम ये सारे प्रयोग नहीं कर सकती तो मैं बाकी बचे हुए मशरूम बाद में भून सकता हूँ। |
Doesn't matter, we can share if you want. | कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता, यदि तुम चाहो तो हम बांट सकते हैं। |
Now? We can if you want. | अभी? यदि तुम चाहते हो तो हम जा सकते हैं। |
I don't know, I can talk to him if you want. | मुझे नहीं पता, अगर तुम चाहो तो मैं उससे बात कर सकता हूँ। |
What I mean is, if we get a house, she can rent one of the rooms. | मेरा मतलब है, यदि हम एक घर लेते हैं तो हम एक कमरा उसे किराये पर दे सकते हैं। |