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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Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | Sim, se você quiser explodir a cozinha! |
We can get some snacks, if you like. | Podemos comprar uns lanches se quiser. |
Hey, if we are all drinking wine, why don't we get a bottle then? | Ei, se nós estamos todos bebendo vinho, por que não pedimos uma garrafa, então? |
You can have a rest, if you want to... | Você pode descansar, se quiser... |
It's up to you, if you want, we can just go and see it. | Você é que sabe, se desejar, podemos ir vê-la. |
What I mean is, if we get a house, she can rent one of the rooms. | O que quero dizer é, se encontrarmos uma casa, ela pode alugar um dos quartos. |
Yes, that's the one, if it's still available, can we see it? | Sim, é essa, se ainda estiver disponível, podemos vê-la? |
I guess I did, I'm just reading it, if you let me... | Penso que sim, estou a ler, se você me deixar... |
But, maybe you can leave Pogo with me sometimes. | Mas, talvez você possa deixar o Pogo comigo às vezes. |
Now? We can if you want. | Agora? Podemos ir, se você quer. |
If you don't have a cigarette, why the f*ck are you asking to smoke? | Se você não tem cigarros, por que c*ralho você está pedindo para vir fumar? |
Doesn't matter, we can share if you want. | Tanto faz, podemos partilhar se quiser. |
What about when you are not home, then? | Então, e quando você não está em casa? |
There is some butter at home, if you want. | Há manteiga em casa, se quiser. |
If he is okay with dogs. | Se ele gostar de cães. |
That's okay, you can have some of mine, if you want. | Tudo bem, você pode comer um pouco do meu, se quiser. |
If you have decided, shall we order? | Se você já decidiu, vamos pedir? |
I can order you some mussels and a beer, if you want. | Eu posso pedir alguns mexilhões para você e uma cerveja, se você quser. |
What if we can't find any tickets to come back? | E se não houver bilhetes para voltar? |
If it's in zone-9 with no tube, maybe you can find something... | Se for na zona 9, sem metrô, talvez encontre algo... |