The first conditional
THE FIRST CONDITIONAL The first conditional has the present simple after 'if', then the future simple in the other clause.1st Conditional: time = present or future, situation = real/specific
If + present simple, ...will + infinitive.
If this thing happens, that thing will happen.
We use the first conditional to talk about things which might happen in the future. We can’t know for sure what will happen in the future, but we can use the first conditional to talk about possible things that could easily come true. We use the first conditional to make statements about the real world, and about particular situations. With the zero conditional we spoke in general.
Examples:
If we don't leave now, we will miss the train.
If you study hard, you will pass the exam.
If I see my boss, I will ask her.
If it gets colder, we will light a fire.
I'll finish my painting if I have time.
You can also use modals in the ‘main clause’ instead of ‘will’ to express the degree of certainty or permission, or a recommendation.
If we don't leave now, we might miss the train.
If you study hard, you could pass the exam.
If I see my boss, I shall ask her.
If it gets colder, we should light a fire.
I will be able to finish my painting if I have time.
The third conditional
Jun 20, 2023
The second conditional
Jun 19, 2023
The zero conditional
Jun 17, 2023
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