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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If you give me the keys, I can open it for you. | 鍵を渡していただければ、開けますけど。 |
That's okay, you can have some of mine, if you want. | 大丈夫よ、欲しかったら、私のをちょっと分けてあげるわ。 |
So, if we pay 600 each we can get a 5 bedroom house for 2,400... | ということは、一人 600 ずつ支払えば、2,400 で寝室 5 部屋のお家に住めるのよ… |
If you wash the mushrooms, I can cut them. | 君がマッシュルーム洗ってくれれば、僕がカットするよ。 |
What ever can go wrong, will go wrong. | 悪くなる可能性があるものは、全部悪くなる。 |
Yeah, it's good, maybe you should take it if you really Iike it. | うん、いいところだね。本当に気に入ったならここに決めるべきじゃないかな。 |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | 最後まで歩こうか? |
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。 |
There is some butter at home, if you want. | 家にいくらかバターあるよ、もし君が必要なら。 |
What if we can't find any tickets to come back? | もし私たちが帰りのチケットを何も見つける事ができなかったら? |
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。 |
Girls, if you've finished, can we clean the table? | 女性の皆さん、終わったら、テーブルを綺麗にしてくれない? |
If you can come at 20:30, I will keep a table for you. | 20:30 にお越しいただけるのであれば、お客様のお席を押さえておきますが。 |
If you are not in the mood, we can just go back. | もしあなたがそんな気分じゃないなら、私たち引き返せるけど。 |
If it's in zone-9 with no tube, maybe you can find something... | 地下鉄のない九区なら、どこか見つかるかもね… |
Doesn't matter, we can share if you want. | どちらでもいいよ。君がそうしたいなら、シェアしてもいいよ。 |
You can pick me up from here, if you want. | 良かったら、ここまで迎えに来て。 |
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 I mean is, if we get a house, she can rent one of the rooms. | 私たちでお家を一軒買えば、その一部屋を彼女に貸せるわよ。 |
If it's not a secret, can you tell me what you are talking about, then? | 隠し事じゃなければ、何のことか教えてくれないかな? |