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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What about if we don't smoke? | Ya sigara içmiyorsak? |
What if she goes mental again and does something to Pogo or Bear? | Ya yine çıldırırsa ve Pogo ya da Bear'e bir şey yaparsa? |
If he is home, he would like to have some. | Evde olursa o da yemek ister. |
There is some butter at home, if you want. | İstersen evde biraz tereyağı var. |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | Sonuna kadar yürüyebiliriz istersen. |
Why don't you get some mussels, too, if they're really good? | Neden sen de midye almıyorsun, madem dediğin kadar iyiyse? |
What about when you are not home, then? | Peki sen evde yokken, o zaman? |
If you give me the keys, I can open it for you. | Anahtarları bana verirseniz sizin için açabilirim. |
When you hear the whistle, you should immediately open the lid. | Düdüğü duyduğun anda kapağını açman lazım. |
It would be the first time, if it happens. | Eğer olursa bir ilk olur. |
If possible, can we make an appointment for Saturday, before 2? | Mümkünse Cumartesi günü 2'den önceye randevu alabilir miyiz? |
Excuse me madam, if you are ready, can I take your order? | Afedersiniz hanımefendi, hazırsanız siparişinizi alabilir miyim? |
That will happen if we start living together. | Eğer beraber yaşamaya başlarsak böyle olacak. |
Let's get them both and we can share if you want. | İkisinden de alalım, istersen paylaşabiliriz. |
Doesn't matter, we can share if you want. | Fark etmez, istersen paylaşabiliriz. |
Yeah, it's good, maybe you should take it if you really Iike it. | Evet, güzel, gerçekten beğendiysen belki de tutmalısın. |
That's okay, you can have some of mine, if you want. | Sorun değil, istersen benimkinden biraz yiyebilirsin. |
If he is okay with dogs. | Köpeklerle arası iyiyse eğer. |
I see... How much is it going to be, if she stays? | Anladım... Eğer kalırsa, ücret ne kadar olacak? |
What about if I put my head out the window and smoke? | Peki ya kafamı camdan dışarı çıkarıp öyle içsem? |