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First conditional Exercises

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First Conditional Form : ( If + subject + present simple, subject + will + infinitive (verb 1) )

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.

Example Sentences :

  • If it rains, I'll stay at home.
  • If I'm late again, I'll lose my job.
  • If we don't hurry, we'll miss the plane.
  • We'll get there on time if we take a taxi.
  • I'll cook if you do the washing up.
  • If I get the job, I'll pay for dinner. 

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 :

  • When I retire, I'll move to the country.
  • As soon as I get home, I'll go to bed.
  • I'll have dinner at home before I go to the pub.
  • After I finish school, I'll go to university.
  • I won't leave until I see the manager.

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.

Examples Sentences :

  • If you want to keep fit, you should join a gym.
  • If you don't feel better soon, you must see a doctor.
  • If you don't clean your room, you can't go to the party.
  • If I finish work late, I might get a taxi home.
  • If you study hard for the exam, you'll pass.

In English we can also use imperatives in the main clause of conditionals.

Example Sentences :

  • If you see Donna, ask her to join us for dinner tonight.
  • If you are going to be late, give me a call.
  • If you don't understand the instructions, call the supplier.

In English we can use 'in case' to say we are prepared for something that might happen.

'In case' and 'if' have different meanings.

  • I'll put on some sunscreen in case it is sunny.

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.

  • I'll put on some sunscreen if it is 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.

  • If you're going to buy a house, you'll need to get a mortgage. (variation of first conditional)
First conditional example sentences
If he is okay with dogs.यदि उसे कुत्तों से कोई परेशानी ना हो तो।
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...
Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then...ठीक है, अगर तुम कुछ सीखना चाहती हो तो ध्यान से देखो...
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!
When he realises, he won't stay this calm.जब उसे पता चलेगा तो वो इतना शांत नहीं रहेगा।
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?
What about if we don't smoke?यदि आप धूम्रपान ही ना करें तो क्या?
But, maybe you can leave Pogo with me sometimes.लेकिन, तुम कभी-कभी पोगो को मेरे साथ छोड़ सकती हो।
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।
If you don't have a cigarette, why the f*ck are you asking to smoke?चू*ये यदि तुम्हारे पास सिगरेट नहीं है तो तुम सिगरेट पीने के लिए क्यों कह रहे हो?
So, if we pay 600 each we can get a 5 bedroom house for 2,400...तो, यदि हममें से हर एक 600 देता है तो हमें 2,400 में 5 कमरों वाला घर मिल सकता है...
Doesn't matter, we can share if you want.कोई फर्क नहीं पड़ता, यदि तुम चाहो तो हम बांट सकते हैं।
Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything?यदि तुमने सबकुछ ले लिया तो क्या हम काउंटर पर चलें?
If you give me the keys, I can open it for you.अगर आप मुझे चाबियां दें तो मैं इसे आपके लिए खोल सकता हूँ।
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।
Hmm, okay, what about if you are wrong?हम्म, ठीक है, अगर तुम गलत हुए तो?
You can have a rest, if you want to...तुम चाहो तो आराम कर सकते हो...
Yeah, it's good, maybe you should take it if you really Iike it.हाँ, यह अच्छा है, अगर तुम्हें यह बहुत पसंद है तो तुम्हें इसे ले लेना चाहिए।
Now? We can if you want.अभी? यदि तुम चाहते हो तो हम जा सकते हैं।
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।

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional