Conditional Type 1 (First Conditional)

This is the "real chance" conditional. It might happen, it might not. And here's the part everyone gets wrong: the if part is about the future, but it uses the present tense.

When do we use it?

1. A real possibility

Real chances

සිංහලෙන්

• If it rains tomorrow, we'll stay at home.
• If I have time, I'll finish my homework.
• What will you do if you miss the bus?
• If Sri Lanka wins this match, we'll go to the final!

2. Warnings and threats

Warnings

සිංහලෙන්

• If you don't hurry, you'll be late.
• You'll get sick if you don't eat properly.
• If you drop that glass, it'll break.

3. Promises and deals

Deals

සිංහලෙන්

• If you cook, I'll wash the dishes.
• If you pass your A/Ls, we'll buy you a laptop.

Other words instead of "will"

Use can, may, might or should to change the meaning a little.

can / might / should

සිංහලෙන්

• If you help me, I can finish faster.ability
• If it rains, they might cancel the match.maybe
• If he calls, you should answer.advice

unless = if not

unless

සිංහලෙන්

• Unless you hurry, you'll miss the bus.
• = If you don't hurry, you'll miss the bus.

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1. If it on Saturday, we'll postpone the trip to Ella.

   rainswill rain

2. If I get the job, I you first.

   will callcall

3. If you leave now, you'll miss the train.

   don'twon't

4. " you take an umbrella, you'll get wet."

   UnlessIf

5. If Kasun doesn't come on time, Amma angry.

   will beis