Chapter in 30 Seconds
Move beyond simple 'will' to express advice, permission, and varying levels of possibility.
- Replace 'will' with modals like 'should' to give conditional advice.
- Use 'might' and 'may' to express uncertain future outcomes.
- Apply 'can' to describe potential abilities or granted permissions.
배울 내용
안녕하세요! 이제 단순히 'if'를 사용하는 단계를 넘어, 내 생각의 확신이 어느 정도인지 더 정교하게 표현해 볼까요? 현실에서는 100% 확실한 일보다 '그럴지도 모르는' 미묘한 상황이 훨씬 더 많으니까요. 이번 챕터에서는 First Conditional(제1조건문) 문장에 can, might, should 같은 조동사를 더해 대화에 생동감을 불어넣는 법을 배웁니다. 예를 들어, 주말 계획을 세울 때 "If it's sunny, we might go for a picnic(날씨가 좋으면 소풍을 갈지도 몰라)«라고 가능성을 열어두거나, 고민하는 친구에게 »If you're worried, you should talk to her(걱정되면 그녀와 이야기해 봐)"라고 다정하게 조언할 수 있게 돼요. 여기에 maybe나 probably 같은 단어를 섞어서 문장의 뉘앙스를 더 부드럽게 만드는 법까지 익히고 나면, 여러분의 영어는 훨씬 더 원어민처럼 자연스럽게 들릴 거예요. 단순한 미래 예측을 넘어, 상대방에게 허락을 구하거나 세련된 제안을 건넬 수 있는 능력을 갖추게 될 준비 되셨나요? 이 챕터를 마치고 나면 상황에 딱 맞는 확신을 담아 자신 있게 대화를 주도할 수 있을 거예요. 함께 시작해 봐요!
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첫 번째 조건문: 조동사 (can, might, should) 사용하기조건문을 더 풍부하게 만들고 싶으신가요? 미래의 가능성이나 조언을 말할 때
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첫 번째 조건문: 아마도/어쩌면 (May/Might)미래를 예측할 때 'maybe', 'probably', 'may', 'might'를 써서 좀 더 부드럽고 유연하게 표현할 수 있어요.
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Can을 사용한 첫 번째 조건문 (미래 가능성 및 허가)'can'을 이용한 첫 번째 조건문은 미래의 '실제 가능한' 상황에서 '능력'이나 '허락'을 명확하게 표현하는 데 쓰여요.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:
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By the end you will be able to provide conditional advice using 'should' in the main clause.
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By the end you will be able to distinguish between certain and uncertain outcomes using 'might' and 'may'.
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By the end you will be able to offer permission or describe future abilities based on specific conditions.
챕터 가이드
Overview
will, we'll explore how words like 'can', 'might', and 'should' allow you to convey everything from a strong recommendation to a tentative guess. You’ll learn how to predict outcomes with different levels of confidence and give advice effectively, preparing you for a wider range of real-world conversations and making your English sound much more sophisticated and precise. Get ready to predict and advise like a pro!How This Grammar Works
If [condition], then [result].Typically, we use
will in the result clause (e.g., If it rains, I will stay home.). However, to express different degrees of certainty or add more specific meanings like advice or ability, we can swap
will for various modal verbs or probability adverbs.If I finish work early, I may go to the gymor
If she calls, I might answer.Both 'may' and 'might' signal that the outcome isn't guaranteed – it's just a possibility. We can also use adverbs like 'maybe' or 'probably' with 'will' to achieve a similar effect of reduced certainty: "If I have time, I'll maybe visit you
or If the weather is good, we'll probably go to the beach." These adverbs often sound a bit more casual.If you study hard, you can pass the exam(ability). It can also convey permission:
If you finish your homework, you can watch TV(permission).
If you feel unwell, you should see a doctor.Here, 'should' makes the result clause an advisable action rather than a simple prediction. By mastering these small changes, you can convey a much richer spectrum of meaning in your future predictions and advice.
Common Mistakes
- 1✗ If it will rain, I might stay home.
- 1✗ If I finish early, I probably will go.
- 1✗ If you study, you can pass better.
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Quick FAQ
What's the difference between
If it rains, I will stay homeand
If it rains, I might stay home?
Will implies you are certain about your action if the condition is met. Might suggests there's a possibility you'll stay home, but it's not guaranteed. You're expressing a lower degree of certainty with might.
Can I use maybe or probably with might or may?
While grammatically possible (e.g.,
If it rains, I might maybe stay home), it's often redundant and sounds less natural. Stick to one way of showing probability for clarity: either
will probably or just might/may.
Is can in the First Conditional always about ability?
No, 'can' can also express permission (
If you finish your dinner, you can have dessert) or future possibility (
If the store is open, you can buy milk there). The context usually makes the meaning clear.
Cultural Context
You should do thisis advice, but
If you have time, you could do thisis a gentler suggestion. In informal speech, you might hear "If I see him, I'll maybe tell him" which is very common.
주요 예문 (6)
If you study hard, you `can` pass the exam easily.
열심히 공부하면 시험에 쉽게 합격할 수 있어요.
첫 번째 조건문: 조동사 (can, might, should) 사용하기If it rains tomorrow, we `might` stay home and watch movies.
내일 비가 오면, 우리는 집에 머물면서 영화를 볼 수도 있어요.
첫 번째 조건문: 조동사 (can, might, should) 사용하기If you don't hydrate enough, you `will probably` feel tired later.
물을 충분히 마시지 않으면 나중에 아마 피곤할 거예요.
첫 번째 조건문: 아마도/어쩌면 (May/Might)If the concert sells out quickly, we `may` not get tickets.
콘서트 표가 빨리 매진되면, 우리는 표를 못 구할 수도 있어요.
첫 번째 조건문: 아마도/어쩌면 (May/Might)If it rains, we can stay inside and play games.
비가 오면 우리는 안에 머물면서 게임을 할 수 있어요.
Can을 사용한 첫 번째 조건문 (미래 가능성 및 허가)You can borrow my book if you promise to return it.
책을 돌려주겠다고 약속하면 내 책을 빌려갈 수 있어요.
Can을 사용한 첫 번째 조건문 (미래 가능성 및 허가)팁과 요령 (3)
다채롭게 사용하기!
If you try, you can succeed.
얼마나 확실한지 표현하기
If I study, I will probably pass.(더 확실),
If I study, I may pass.(덜 확실)
실제 가능한 상황을 찾아보세요!
핵심 어휘 (6)
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Review Summary
- If + Present Simple, [Subject] + should/might/can + Verb
자주 하는 실수
You cannot use 'will' and 'might' together. 'Might' already implies a future possibility.
Modal verbs like 'should' replace 'will' entirely in the result clause of a conditional.
In English, 'will can' is ungrammatical. Use 'can' for the conditional result or 'will be able to'.
이 챕터의 규칙 (3)
Next Steps
You're making incredible progress! By mastering these nuances, you're sounding much more like a fluent English speaker. Keep it up!
Write 3 'If' sentences giving advice to a tourist in your city.
Record yourself explaining three things you might do if you win the lottery.
빠른 연습 (8)
If you study consistently, you ___ definitely improve your English.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 첫 번째 조건문: 조동사 (can, might, should) 사용하기
If she studies hard, she ___ pass the exam.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 첫 번째 조건문: 아마도/어쩌면 (May/Might)
Find and fix the mistake:
If she will arrive late, we might start dinner without her.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 첫 번째 조건문: 조동사 (can, might, should) 사용하기
If you study hard, you ___ pass the exam.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can을 사용한 첫 번째 조건문 (미래 가능성 및 허가)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 첫 번째 조건문: 아마도/어쩌면 (May/Might)
Find and fix the mistake:
If it will rain tomorrow, we can stay inside.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can을 사용한 첫 번째 조건문 (미래 가능성 및 허가)
Find and fix the mistake:
If I finish work early, I will might join you.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 첫 번째 조건문: 아마도/어쩌면 (May/Might)
Choose the correct sentence:
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: 첫 번째 조건문: 조동사 (can, might, should) 사용하기
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자주 묻는 질문 (6)
If + 현재 시제, 주어 + 조동사 (can/might/should) + 동사 원형이에요. 예를 들어, If it rains, we might stay inside.처럼요.
If you practice, you can get better.(능력) 같은 경우죠.
If I have time, I may come.처럼요.
I might miss the train.처럼요.
If it stops raining, we can go out처럼요.
If I finish early, I can meet you(능력) 대
If I finish early, I will meet you(확실성).