The First Conditional in Everyday English: 50 Phrases

If It Rains Tomorrow

If it rains tomorrow, I'll stay at home with a book.
When it rains, I always stay at home with a book.
If the weather is good, we'll walk to the lake.
If I finish work early, I'll definitely go to the pool.
If I finish work early, I might go to the pool.
I won't go anywhere if I feel tired in the evening.

If I Make It, I'll Call

If I'm late, I'll call you from the car.
As soon as I get into the car, I'll call you.
If my phone dies, I won't be able to warn you.
If you help me today, I'll help you on Saturday.
When you help me, I always help you back.
I'll bring the cake if you make the tea.

When I Get Back, Not If

When I get my salary, I'll pay for the tickets.
If I get a bonus, I'll pay for the hotel too.
When we leave the cinema, we'll order a taxi.
If we leave the cinema late, we'll order a taxi.
If the driver can't find us, he'll call your phone.
Will you wait for me if I'm five minutes late?

If We Don't Hurry

If we don't hurry, we'll miss the first bus.
If we hurry, we'll catch the first bus.
Unless you set an alarm, you'll sleep through it.
If I don't write it down, I'll forget it by the evening.
If I write it down, I'll remember it for a week.
Unless the rain stops, the match won't start on time.

What Happens If I Am Late

What will you do if the shop is already closed?
What do you usually do if the shop is closed?
Where will we sit if the terrace is full?
Will you be angry if I bring my brother with me?
Can I bring my brother if there is enough food?
Who will meet us if our flight lands at night?

If You Want, We'll Go Together

If you want, I'll go with you to the clinic.
If you want, we can go together on Friday.
If you feel worse, take the pills from the blue box.
If it gets cold, put on my jumper.
If it gets cold, I'll bring you my jumper.
Call me if the taxi doesn't come in ten minutes.

That Always Happens If

If I drink coffee at night, I don't sleep well.
If I drink coffee now, I won't sleep tonight.
If my son eats too much ice cream, his throat always hurts.
If this bus is full, the next one comes in ten minutes.
If this bus is full, I'll wait for the next one.
Water boils faster if you close the lid.

Mixed Practice

If I find my old photos, I'll show them to you.
When I find my old photos, I'll show them to you.
If we leave now, we'll be there by seven.
If we don't leave now, we'll be there by nine.
If I eat late, I feel heavy in the morning.
If I eat late today, I'll feel heavy tomorrow.
Will you help me if I ask you nicely?
Unless somebody helps me, I won't finish by Friday.