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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Girls, if you've finished, can we clean the table? | 아가씨들, 끝났으면 테이블 닦아도 될까? |
Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything? | 다 담았으면, 계산대로 갈까? |
Yeah it is stressful, but I'm right here if you need any help. | 스트레스긴 하지만, 네가 도움이 필요하면 내가 바로 여기 있잖아. |
If you give me the keys, I can open it for you. | 열쇠를 주시면 제가 열어드릴게요. |
I don't know, I can talk to him if you want. | 모르겠네, 원한다면 말해볼게. |
We can get some snacks, if you like. | 원한다면 과자라도 좀 사가자. |
If you don't have a cigarette, why the f*ck are you asking to smoke? | 담배도 없으면서 담배 피자는 소리는 왜 지껄인 거야? |
Won't you feel guilty if something happens to them? | 뭔가 일이라도 터지면 죄책감 들지 않겠어? |
If you don't mind preparing something while I'm getting ready, that would be great. | 내가 나설 준비하는 동안 요리하는 거, 너만 상관 없으면 나야 환영이지. |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | 원한다면 끝까지 걸어가 보자. |
When he realises, he won't stay this calm. | 눈치 챈다면, 이렇게 가만히 있을 리가 없으니까. |
I can order you some mussels and a beer, if you want. | 너만 좋으면 홍합이랑 맥주 주문해 줄게. |
I see... How much is it going to be, if she stays? | 그렇단 말이죠... 여자친구가 계속 같이 살면 얼마가 되는데요? |
Let's get them both and we can share if you want. | 둘다 시키고 원한다면 나눠 먹자. |
If it's not a secret, can you tell me what you are talking about, then? | 비밀 얘기가 아니라면, 그래 무슨 말을 하는 건지 알려주면 안돼? |
If you are not eating, who am I cooking the food for, then? | 네가 안 먹으면, 난 누구 먹으라고 요리를 해? |
Alright! Let me know if you need anything. | 그렇구나! 뭐 필요한 거 있으면 알려줘. |
If you have decided, shall we order? | 결정했으면, 주문할까? |
But, maybe you can leave Pogo with me sometimes. | 원한다면 가끔 우리 집에 포고를 맡겨도 돼. |
If you are wrong, you are going to take me out for dinner! | 네가 틀리면, 나한테 저녁 사주기! |