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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It's up to you, if you want, we can just go and see it. | 君に任せるよ。見たければ、ちょっと行って見てくるだけでいいし。 |
I can cook for you one day, if you like. | もし良ければ、君のために何か作ってあげるよ。 |
Now? We can if you want. | 今?したいならいいけど。 |
Let's get them both and we can share if you want. | 両方とも注文しようよ、君さえ良ければシェアしようよ。 |
What about if I put my head out the window and smoke? | 窓から頭を出して煙草を吸うのはどうだい? |
Yeah it is stressful, but I'm right here if you need any help. | たしかにストレスだけど、何か手伝うことがあればと思ってここにいるんじゃないか。 |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | 最後まで歩こうか? |
Hey, if we are all drinking wine, why don't we get a bottle then? | ねえ、皆ワインを飲むのなら、ボトルをひとつ買うのはどう? |
When he realises, he won't stay this calm. | 気づいていたら、こんなに穏やかにしてられないよ。 |
If possible, can we make an appointment for Saturday, before 2? | できれば、土曜日の 2 時より前にアポを取れますか? |
Alright! Let me know if you need anything. | そうか!何か必要だったら行ってね。 |
Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything? | もう全部取り終えたのなら、レジへ行こうか? |
If you are wrong, you are going to take me out for dinner! | 君が間違ってたら、外で夕飯をご馳走してくれ! |
If you don't have a cigarette, why the f*ck are you asking to smoke? | タバコがないなら、一体なぜタバコを吸おうって言ったんだ? |
Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then... | はいはい。何か学びたいなら、よく見てなよ… |
What about when you are not home, then? | それじゃあ君が外出中はどう? |
I can order you some mussels and a beer, if you want. | ムール貝とビールを注文するよ、もしよければ。 |
Hmm... Okay, let me see if there is anything I can do. | はあ… 承知しました。他にできることがないか考えさせてください。 |
We can buy some breast, if you like. | もし良かったら、ムネ肉を買えるわよ。 |
If you don't mind preparing something while I'm getting ready, that would be great. | もしあなたさえ良ければ、私が準備している間に何か用意してくれれば最高だわ。 |