







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.
Example Sentences :
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 :
In English we can also use imperatives in the main clause of conditionals.
Example Sentences :
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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... |
| If you are not in the mood, we can just go back. | यदि तुम्हारा मन नहीं है तो हम वापस जा सकते हैं। |
| Let's get them both and we can share if you want. | चलो दोनों लेते हैं और यदि तुम चाहो तो हम इसे आपस में बांट सकते हैं। |
| If possible, can we make an appointment for Saturday, before 2? | अगर संभव हो तो क्या हम शनिवार को 2 बजे से पहले का समय तय कर सकते हैं? |
| I can order you some mussels and a beer, if you want. | अगर तुम चाहो तो मैं तुम्हारे लिए थोड़ी सीपियां और बियर ऑर्डर कर सकता हूँ। |
| 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... |
| 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! |
| What ever can go wrong, will go wrong. | जो भी गलत हो सकता है, वो गलत होगा। |
| If he is okay with dogs. | यदि उसे कुत्तों से कोई परेशानी ना हो तो। |
| What if we can't find any tickets to come back? | अगर हमें वापस आने के लिए कोई टिकट नहीं मिली तो क्या होगा? |
| I can cook for you one day, if you like. | यदि तुम चाहो तो मैं एक दिन तुम्हारे लिए खाना बना सकता हूँ। |
| When you hear the whistle, you should immediately open the lid. | सीटी की आवाज़ सुनने के बाद, तुम्हें तुरंत ढक्कन खोलना चाहिए। |
| Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | हाँ, यदि तुम रसोईघर को उड़ाना चाहते हो तब! |
| If you wash the mushrooms, I can cut them. | यदि तुम मशरूम धो देती हो तो मैं उन्हें काट सकता हूँ। |
| If you don't mind preparing something while I'm getting ready, that would be great. | जब तक मैं तैयार होती हूँ तब तक तुम्हें कुछ बनाने में परेशानी ना हो तो बहुत अच्छा होगा। |
| 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? |
| Girls, if you've finished, can we clean the table? | लड़कियों, अगर तुम्हारा हो गया तो क्या हम मेज साफ कर सकते हैं? |
| What about when you are not home, then? | अगर तुम घर पर नहीं हो, तब? |
| If you are wrong, you are going to take me out for dinner! | यदि तुम गलत हुई तो तुम मुझे डिनर पर ले जाओगी! |
| If you are not eating, who am I cooking the food for, then? | यदि तुम नहीं खाने वाली हो तो मैं खाना किसके लिए बना रहा हूँ? |