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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You can pick me up from here, if you want. | 여기서 만나도 돼, 너만 좋으면. |
If he is okay with dogs. | 포고만 개하고 잘 지낸다면. |
I can cook for you one day, if you like. | 원한다면 언젠가 너한테도 요리해 줄게. |
Hmm... Okay, let me see if there is anything I can do. | 아... 그래요, 해볼 수 있는 게 있는지 확인해볼게요. |
That's okay, you can have some of mine, if you want. | 그래도 돼, 너가 원하면 내 거 좀 먹어도 되고. |
Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything? | 다 담았으면, 계산대로 갈까? |
I guess I did, I'm just reading it, if you let me... | 찾은 거 같아, 읽고 있으니까, 좀 기다려보면... |
What I mean is, if we get a house, she can rent one of the rooms. | 그러니까, 우리가 주택을 얻으면, 걔한테 방 하나를 세 놓을 수 있는 거잖아. |
Yes, that's the one, if it's still available, can we see it? | 네, 그 집 맞아요, 아직 비어있다면 저희가 보러 갈 수 있을까요? |
We can get some snacks, if you like. | 원한다면 과자라도 좀 사가자. |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | 원한다면 끝까지 걸어가 보자. |
What if she goes mental again and does something to Pogo or Bear? | 또 정신이 나가서 포고나 베어한테 무슨 짓을 하면 어쩌려고? |
What about if we don't smoke? | 만약 내가 흡연자가 아니면? |
It's up to you, if you want, we can just go and see it. | 그야 네 마음에 달렸지, 너만 원하면 바로 가서 보면 되고. |
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 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. |
If you have decided, shall we order? | 결정했으면, 주문할까? |
There is some butter at home, if you want. | 너만 괜찮으면, 버터는 집에도 있어. |
Hmm, okay, what about if you are wrong? | 흠, 좋아, 그럼 네가 틀렸으면? |
That will happen if we start living together. | 우리가 동거하기 시작하면 그렇게 된대. |