The „First Conditional” is a grammatical structure used to express possible future outcomes based on a specific condition. It is often used when there is a real possibility of something happening in the future. The structure typically consists of two clauses: the „if clause” (condition) and the „main clause” (result).
The basic form of the First Conditional is: „if + present simple, will + base verb.”
Here are some example sentences:
1. If it rains, we will stay indoors.
– „If it rains” is the condition.
– „We will stay indoors” is the potential result.
2. If she studies hard, she will pass the exam.
– „If she studies hard” is the condition.
– „She will pass the exam” is the potential result.
3. If they arrive early, we will have time for a quick coffee.
– „If they arrive early” is the condition.
– „We will have time for a quick coffee” is the potential result.
It’s important to note that in the First Conditional, the condition is expressed using the present simple tense, and the result is expressed using the modal verb „will” followed by the base form of the verb.
Additionally, the First Conditional can also be used interchangeably, meaning that the clauses can be switched around without changing the meaning of the sentence. For example: „We will have time for a quick coffee if they arrive early.”
The First Conditional is commonly used to talk about real possibilities and make predictions about the future based on certain conditions being met.
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15.11.2023