Learn the Italian first conditional with "se" + present + future semplice to express real future possibilities, e.g., "Se firmi il contratto, ti trasferirai presto."
- It is formed with se + present + simple future.
- Se introduces the real or possible condition.
| Formula (Formula) | Condizione (Condition) | Conseguenza (Consequence) |
|---|---|---|
| Se + presente + futuro semplice (If + present + simple future) | Se firmi il contratto (If you sign the contract) | Ti trasferirai presto. (You will move soon.) |
| Se + presente + futuro semplice (If + present + simple future) | Se rinnovi la cucina (If you renew the kitchen) | L'appartamento sarà più costoso. (The apartment will be more expensive.) |
| Se + presente + futuro semplice (If + present + simple future) | Se fai la visita con l'agenzia immobiliaria (If you do the visit with the estate agency) | Ti mostreranno più opzioni. (They will show you more options.) |
Exercise 1: Il condizionale di tipo 1
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
parlo, firmo, trovi, vuoi, hai, trasferirò, aiuterò, comprerai, comprerò, avviserò, cerchi, decidi, trovo, firmeremo, visiteremo
1.
Trovare (Io), comprare (Io):
Se ... una casa, la ... presto.
(If I find a house, I will buy it soon.)
2.
Cercare (tu), aiutare (Io):
Se ... un appartamento, ti ... a carcarlo.
(If you are looking for an apartment, I will help you find it.)
3.
Avere, comprare (Tu):
Se ... soldi, ... la casa.
(If you have money, you will buy the house.)
4.
Volere (Tu), visitare (Noi):
Se ... vedere l'appartamento, lo ... domani.
(If you want to see the flat, we will visit it tomorrow.)
5.
Trovare, comprare (Tu):
Se ... l'offerta giusta, la ... subito.
(If you find the right offer, you will buy it immediately.)
6.
Parlare, avvisare (Io):
Se ... con l'agente, ti ... subito.
(If I speak with the agent, I will let you know immediately.)
7.
Firmare, trasferire (Io):
Se ... il contratto, mi ... presto.
(If the contract is signed, I will move soon.)
8.
Decidere (Io), firmare (Noi):
Se ... oggi, ... il contratto.
(If you decide today, we will sign the contract.)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct sentence using the first conditional with 'if' + present + simple future.
1.
Mistake: after 'if' there must be the present tense, not the future ('will sign').
Mistake: after 'if' the imperfect subjunctive 'signed' is not used, but the present indicative.
2.
Mistake: the second clause must be in the simple future, not the conditional 'would be'.
Mistake: after 'if' the present indicative is needed, not the imperfect subjunctive 'renovated'.
3.
Mistake: after 'if' the present indicative is used, not the future 'will do'.
Mistake: the second clause must be in the simple future, not the conditional 'would show'.
4.
Mistake: the second clause must be in the simple future, not the conditional 'would find'.
Mistake: after 'if' the present indicative 'look for' is needed, not the imperfect subjunctive 'looked for'.
