1. Conditional Type I (Conditional Future)

Probable Conditional

1. Conditional Type I

(Conditional Future)

It describes about possible future actions. It talks about things which might take place in the future.

An action in the future will only happen if a certain condition is fulfilled by that time.

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(if + present simple , future simple)

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≫ Future simple is also called Future indefinite. Learn about future simple click here

Formula / Structure for understanding

If + Sub + V1 , Sub + will + V1

BASIC LEVEL

Conditional clause	Main Clause OR Independent Clause
If he invites me,	I will go there.

We can say conditional clause, dependent clause or subordinate clause.

→ If he invites me, I will go there.

اگر وہ مجھے بلا ئے گا تو میں وہاں جاؤ گا۔

NOT If he will invite me, I will go there.

→ If she works hard, she will success.

اگر وہ محنت کرے گی تو وہ کامیابی حاصل کرے گی۔

→ If he has time, he will finish the letter.

اگر اُس کے پاس وقت ہو گا تو وہ خط مکمل کر لے گا۔

→ If it does not rain, he will go to the cinema.

اگر بارش نہیں ہوگی تو وہ سنیما جائے گا۔

The main clause can also be at the beginning of the sentence. In this case, don't use a comma.

→ He will go to the cinema if it does not rain.

وہ سنیما جائے گا اگر بارش نہیں ہوگی۔

INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Read this reference

[Reference: (Second Edition) Oxford Practice Grammar by John Eastwood Unit 144 (B)]

But we can use will in the if-clause (conditional clause) when we make a request.

→ If you'll just wait a moment, I'll find someone to help you.

(Please wait a moment...)

We can use the present continuous (e.g. are doing) or the present perfect (e.g. have done) in the if-clause (conditional clause)

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→ If we are expecting visitors, the shop will need a good clean.

→ If you have finished your project, I will put these files away.

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We can use type 1 conditionals in offers and suggestions.

Offer:

→ If you are hungry, you can eat an apple.

Suggestion:

→ If he calls you, you should go.

INTERMEDIATE PLUS LEVEL

The main clause often has will, but instead of will we can use other modal verbs (e.g. may, might, can).

→ If it rains, we may get wet.

→ He may finish that letter if he has time.

→ If you buy my school supplies for me, I will be able to go.

→ If Yaqoob jogs regularly, he might lose weight.

→ If you drop the glass, it might break.

We use Future Continuous as a guess for Past, Present, and Future. For past we use might, for present we use may or might, and for future we use will.

Study these examples

PAST

Person 1: Yesterday, I went to meet Yaqoob. I called him but he didn’t come.

Person 2: He might be sleeping.

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PRESENT

Person 1: What is your father doing in his office?

Person 2: He may be working.

(= means I am 50% sure he is working.)

Person 2: He might be working.

(= means I am less than 50% sure he is working.)

Learn about Present Continuous click here

0. Conditional Type Zero (Conditional Present) click here
1. Conditional Type I (Conditional Future) click here

2. Conditional II (Conditional Past) click here

3 & 4. Type III and IV Click here
5 & 6. Type V & VI Click here
7. Conditional Type VII (Wish – Imaginary state/Action) click here

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