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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We can buy some breast, if you like. | यदि तुम चाहो तो हम थोड़ा ब्रेस्ट खरीद 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। |
Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then... | ठीक है, अगर तुम कुछ सीखना चाहती हो तो ध्यान से देखो... |
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। |
That will happen if we start living together. | यह तब होगा अगर हम एक साथ रहना शुरू करते हैं। |
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? |
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 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? |
If he is home, he would like to have some. | यदि वह घर पर होगा तो थोड़ा लेना चाहेगा। |
Excuse me madam, if you are ready, can I take your order? | माफ़ करियेगा मैडम, अगर आप तैयार हैं तो क्या मैं आपका ऑर्डर ले सकता हूँ? |
Hmm... Okay, let me see if there is anything I can do. | हम्म... ठीक है, देखती हूँ कि मैं आपके लिए कुछ कर सकती हूँ या नहीं। |
Now? We can if you want. | अभी? यदि तुम चाहते हो तो हम जा सकते हैं। |
Yes, that's the one, if it's still available, can we see it? | हाँ, यही है, अगर यह अभी भी उपलब्ध है तो क्या हम इसे देख सकते हैं? |
When you hear the whistle, you should immediately open the lid. | सीटी की आवाज़ सुनने के बाद, तुम्हें तुरंत ढक्कन खोलना चाहिए। |
If you are wrong, you are going to take me out for dinner! | यदि तुम गलत हुई तो तुम मुझे डिनर पर ले जाओगी! |
Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | हाँ, यदि तुम रसोईघर को उड़ाना चाहते हो तब! |
If you have decided, shall we order? | यदि तुमने फैसला कर लिया है तो क्या हम ऑर्डर करें? |
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? |
Shall we go to the checkout, if you've finished getting everything? | यदि तुमने सबकुछ ले लिया तो क्या हम काउंटर पर चलें? |
We can get some snacks, if you like. | यदि तुम चाहो तो हम कुछ स्नैक्स ले सकते हैं। |