







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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then... | ठीक है, अगर तुम कुछ सीखना चाहती हो तो ध्यान से देखो... |
| It would be the first time, if it happens. | यदि ऐसा होता है तो यह पहली बार होगा। |
| Yeah it is stressful, but I'm right here if you need any help. | हाँ यह तनावपूर्ण है, लेकिन यदि तुम्हें कोई मदद चाहिए तो मैं तुम्हारे पास हूँ। |
| Okay love, I'll give you a call if I can finish early. | ठीक है, अगर मेरा काम जल्दी खत्म हो जाता है तो मैं तुम्हें कॉल करूँगा। |
| 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। |
| You can have a rest, if you want to... | तुम चाहो तो आराम कर सकते हो... |
| 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 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? |
| We can get some snacks, if you like. | यदि तुम चाहो तो हम कुछ स्नैक्स ले सकते हैं। |
| If you want, we can walk to the station from here. | अगर तुम चाहो तो हम यहाँ से स्टेशन चलकर जा सकते हैं। |
| 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... |
| I see... How much is it going to be, if she stays? | अच्छा... अगर वो यहाँ रहती है तो यह कितना होगा? |
| If it's not a secret, can you tell me what you are talking about, then? | अगर यह कोई राज़ नहीं है, तो फिर, क्या तुम मुझे बता सकती हो कि तुम किस बारे में बात रही हो? |
| Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything? | यदि तुमने सबकुछ ले लिया तो क्या हम काउंटर पर चलें? |
| 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। |
| Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | हाँ, यदि तुम रसोईघर को उड़ाना चाहते हो तब! |
| When you hear the whistle, you should immediately open the lid. | सीटी की आवाज़ सुनने के बाद, तुम्हें तुरंत ढक्कन खोलना चाहिए। |
| I don't know, I can talk to him if you want. | मुझे नहीं पता, अगर तुम चाहो तो मैं उससे बात कर सकता हूँ। |
| But, maybe you can leave Pogo with me sometimes. | लेकिन, तुम कभी-कभी पोगो को मेरे साथ छोड़ सकती हो। |
| We can walk till the end, if you want. | यदि तुम चाहो तो हम इसके अंतिम सिरे तक टहल सकते हैं। |