The first conditional is used to talk about possible future situations that are realistic or probable. It uses the structure "if/when + present simple, will/shall/can/may + infinitive" in the main clause. Some examples given are "If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach" and "I'll call you when I finish work." Modal verbs like can, may, will are also used in the first conditional to express willingness, possibility, permission, and suggestions.
The first conditional is used to talk about possible future situations that are realistic or probable. It uses the structure "if/when + present simple, will/shall/can/may + infinitive" in the main clause. Some examples given are "If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach" and "I'll call you when I finish work." Modal verbs like can, may, will are also used in the first conditional to express willingness, possibility, permission, and suggestions.
The first conditional is used to talk about possible future situations that are realistic or probable. It uses the structure "if/when + present simple, will/shall/can/may + infinitive" in the main clause. Some examples given are "If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach" and "I'll call you when I finish work." Modal verbs like can, may, will are also used in the first conditional to express willingness, possibility, permission, and suggestions.
We use the first conditional when we talk about future situations we
believe are real or possible.
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.
Arsenal will be top of the league if they win. When I finish work, I'll call you.
Це реальна дія, вона може статися в майбутньому, якщо буде виконана
умова. • In first conditional sentences, the structure is usually: if /when + present simple >> will + infinitive. • It is also common to use this structure with unless, as long as, as soon as or in case instead of if.
I'll leave as soon as the babysitter arrives.
I don't want to stay in London unless I get a well-paid job. I'll give you a key in case I'm not at home. You can go to the party, as long as you're back by midnight. Всі умовні речення складаються з двох частин: головного речення (main clause) та підрядного речення умови (“if” clause). Події в головному реченні залежать від здійснення умови, висловленої в підрядному реченні. Найтиповішою конструкцією умовного речення є: First conditional and modal verb. Modal verbs may be used in the first conditional. The modal verbs have a future meaning and so are used instead of the future tense in the main clause, not in the conditional clause.
Conditional Clause Main Clause
can/could; will/would; may/might;
If + simple present tense shall/should
If the weather improves, we will go to the park.
The modal verbs are used in type 1 conditional sentences to express willingness, possibility, permission, and suggestion. Examples: If the movie is boring, we can always leave. (Willingness) If you help me with this, I could finish it earlier. (Probability) If she is angry with you, I would ask her why. If you are in a hurry, you may leave now. (Permission) If we save enough money, we might visit you next year. If he drives faster, we shall arrive there before dark. (Possibility) If we want to get there on time, we should take a taxi. (Suggestion)
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