First conditional in english

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• Examples of first conditional in english

The first conditional (first conditional or conditional type 1) in English is a tense that is used to talk about real possibilities in the future.

This is an action that will occur if a certain condition is met.

Structure of the first conditional:If + condition in present simple + Outcome

• If I get there on time, I will help you get ready for the party. / If I'm on time, I'll help you get ready for the party.
• I will help you get ready for the party if I get there on time. / I'll help you get ready for the party if I'm on time.

Examples of first conditional in english

1. If he tells the truth, they will forgive him. / If you tell the truth, they will forgive you.
2. If we leave now we may get there by two. / If we go out now, we may arrive at two.
3. If we are not there when they arrive, they can wait at the pub. / If we are not there when they arrive, they can wait for us at the pub.
4. If you start doing exercise you may lose some weight. / If you start exercising, you may lose weight.
5. If you find a mistake, I will correct it. / If you find a mistake I will fix it.
6. If it gets cold you can use my coat. / If it's cold you can wear my coat.
7. If you need money I will lend it to you. / If you need money, I'll lend it to you.
8. If everyone agrees we can go on a trip. / If everyone agrees, we can go on a trip.
9. If you train you will have a better performance. / If you train you will have a better performance.
10. If you go to the doctor he will give you some medicine. / If you go to see the doctor, he will give you medicine.
11. If you ask for it they will assign you to the new project. / if you ask they will assign you the new project.
12. I you want me to I will go by your house later. / If you want I'll visit you later.
13. If you eat well your health will improve. / If you eat well your health will improve.
14. If you don't like the color I can change it. / if you don't like the color I can change it.
15. If it starts raining we will have to cancel the marathon. / If it starts to rain we will have to cancel the marathon.
16. If they get to an agreement they will not have to go to trial. / If they reach an agreement they should not go to court.
17. If you treat him better we will be nicer too. / If you treat him better, he will also be more pleasant.
18. If I see the burglar I will recognize him. / If I see the thief I will recognize him.
19. If you practice you will be an expert. / If you practice you will be an expert.
20. If you feel hungry you can take food from the fridge. / If you have men you can have food from the refrigerator.
21. If you like the dress you can buy it. / If you like the dress you can buy it.
22. If I get paid today I will buy the ticket. / If they pay me today I will buy the tickets.
23. If he finds a solution he will tell us. / If you find a solution, you will tell us.
24. If you start singing the others will join you. / If you start singing others will imitate you.
25. If we like the place we will rent it. / If we like the place we will rent it.

See also:

• Second conditional
• Zero Conditional

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