conditional sentences

@janfer1988 Conditional sentences are very useful and common in many languages.A conditional sentences has two parts: a condition using "if" and a result that will occur if the condition is met. Let's have a look at an example: if the weather is nice, we will go to the beach.


The condition clauses or if-clause in bold expresses a condition "  if the weather is nice....


The result clause or main clause in bold tells us the result if the condition is met " we'll go to the beach "

Using the first conditional

The are a few different structures of conditional sentences. For now let's focus on one that we call the " first conditional "  we use the first conditional type when we know that it's possible and likely that the condition will be fulfilled. In the first conditional, the if- clause is in the present simple, and the main clause is in the future simple.


If-clause/ condition ( present simple)...... Main clause/result (future simple will)


 If I'm free, I'll go with you to the party.

 if you don't hurry up, we'll miss the train.

 if i cancel tonight, will the hotel charge me?

if I'm busy, i won't go to the concert.



Conditional sentences order

We can switch the order of the if-clause ( condition) and the main clause ( result). Notice that we only use a comma when the if clause goes first. Have a look at the sentence below

if it rains, we won't do a barbeque.

we won't do a barbeque if it rains.


 

Conversation

Janfer:Hi Ali, the guys and i are planning to go on  a short getaway this bank holiday.if the weather is nice, we'll go to the beach.Do you have any plans?


Ali: That sounds great I'll definitely come if I'm free.


Janfer: Great if you let me know soon, I'll book.

 

Ali: If you cancel, will we have to pay anything?


Janfer: We won't have to pay anything if we cancel before Friday.


Ali: Brilliant! is Hamid coming too?


Janfer:Hamid? Um, we don't get along well. If he asks, don't tell him about our plans.