If one thing happens and another follows, it's a conditional sentence. ... It simply means that one thing is required for something else to occur or exist. Explore the various types of conditional sentences and review a few examples of each. ... First conditionals (or Type 1 conditionals) dictate that a result is not certain, but very ...
The general told Rainsford that he had to use the dogs when one man came close to winning the game. The general has apparently decided that Rainsford will win unless he uses his hounds.