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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It's up to you, if you want, we can just go and see it. | Você é que sabe, se desejar, podemos ir vê-la. |
I don't know, I can talk to him if you want. | Não sei, eu posso falar com ele se você desejar. |
I can order you some mussels and a beer, if you want. | Eu posso pedir alguns mexilhões para você e uma cerveja, se você quser. |
So, if we pay 600 each we can get a 5 bedroom house for 2,400... | Então, se pagarmos 600 cada podemos arranjar uma casa de 5 quartos por 2400... |
What if she goes mental again and does something to Pogo or Bear? | E se ela ficar louca novamente e fizer algo ao Pogo ou ao Bear? |
We can walk till the end, if you want. | Podemos caminha até ao fim se você quiser. |
If you give me the keys, I can open it for you. | Eu posso abrir se você me der a chave. |
Yeah it is stressful, but I'm right here if you need any help. | Sim, é estressante, mas eu estou aqui se você precisar de qualquer ajuda. |
If he is home, he would like to have some. | Se ele estiver em casa, ele vai querer. |
When you hear the whistle, you should immediately open the lid. | Quando você ouve o assobio, você deve abrir a tampa de imediato. |
What about if I put my head out the window and smoke? | E se eu colocar minha cabeça fora da janela e fumar? |
I can cook for you one day, if you like. | Posso cozinhar um dia para você, se quiser. |
Yes, if you want to blow the kitchen up! | Sim, se você quiser explodir a cozinha! |
If possible, can we make an appointment for Saturday, before 2? | Se possível, podemos fazer a marcação para sábado, antes das 2? |
If you can come at 20:30, I will keep a table for you. | Se você puder vir às 20:30, eu terei uma mesa disponível para você. |
Yes, that's the one, if it's still available, can we see it? | Sim, é essa, se ainda estiver disponível, podemos vê-la? |
What if we can't find any tickets to come back? | E se não houver bilhetes para voltar? |
It would be the first time, if it happens. | Se acontecer, será a primeira vez. |
We can get some snacks, if you like. | Podemos comprar uns lanches se quiser. |
Alright, if you want to learn something, watch carefully then... | Muito bem, se você quer aprender alguma coisa, veja com atenção... |