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CONDITIONAL FIRST

If + Present

Will Modals Imperative

When we talk about things that are possible in the future.

Shall we go to the beach? If we go now, it won’t be so crowded. We can go if it doesn’t rain

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SECOND

If + Past Simple Simple Conditional When we talk about the present and imagine something different from the real situation now or an unlikely situation in the future I’m so tired. If I weren’t so tired, I would give you a hand. I’d go for a walk if I could

THIRD

If + Past Perfect Perfect Conditional When we talk about the past and imagine something different from the real situation then or an impossible situation in the past. She got up late If she had got up earlier, she would have arrived on time. She would have had time for a shower if she had got up early

WRITE THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS ACCORDING TO THE CONDITIONAL TYPE REQUIRED: 1.-

I work ten hours a day. If I (have) _________________________ more free time, I (practise) ____________________ some sport.

2.- Jane’s always late for school. If she (be) ___________________ punctual, the teacher (not punish) ___________________ her almost every day. 3.- She’ll probably go to the Old Students’ Party. If she (go) _________________________, she (meet) _________________________ her old school mates. 4.- You should carry an umbrella. You (get) _________________________ wet if you (not carry) _____________________ one. 5.- Did you say Susan is moving to Australia? She (miss) _________________________ her London friends if she (leave) ________________ 6.- We didn’t pay the phone bill. If we (pay) ___________________ it, they (not cut) _________________________ the line off. 7.- Their dog died. The dog (not die) ___________________ if they (take) ______________________ it to the vet. 8.- You’re eating too much. You (have) _____________________ an indigestion if you (eat) _________________ like that. 9.- He always stays at home. If he (go) _________________________ out more often, he (have) _______________ a better social life. 10.- She’s saving money. If she (save) ___________________ enough, she (buy) ______________________ a new car.

11.- Her girlfriend left him after an argument. They (get) _____________________ married if she (not leave) _____________________ him. 12.- I live far away from my school. If I (live) ______________________ nearer, I (not go) ______________________ by bus. 13.- Mary’s at Peter’s party. If you (go) _________________________ there, you (see) _____________________ her. 14.- Don’t worry. My dog is very sociable. It (not bite) _____________________ you if you (come) __________________ into my house. 15.- His car broke down in the middle of the highway. If he (take) ____________________ it to the garage before the journey, it (not break) ____________________________ down.

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16.- He does nothing but work all the time. He (feel) ____________________ better if he (go) _________________ out from time to time. 17.- She left the front door open. If she (close) _______________________ it, the dog (not run) ____________________ away. 18.- Sally drank a lot at the party. She (not be)__________________________ sick all over my car back seats if she (not drink) ______________________________ so much. 19.- He knows very few people in this town. He (not stay) ____________________________ at home most of the time watching TV if he (have) ___________________________________ someone to go out with. 20.- I can’t cook at all. If I (can) ________________________ cook, I (invite) ____________________________ my friends for dinner at home. 21.- You see Tom at work every day, don’t you? If you (see) ____________________ him tomorrow, (tell) ______________________ him what has happened. 22.- That dress is so beautiful! You (look) ___________________ gorgeous at the reception if you (wear) ______________ it. 23.- Mary wants to be healthy. She (not smoke) __________________________ so much if she (worry) _________________ so much about her health as she says. 24.- I’m sorry I shouted at my friend. He (not get) ________________________ angry with me if I (not be) ___________________ so rude. 25.- I hope he phones me again. If he (ring) ____________________ me up, I (apologise) _____________________________

1. Had/would practise 2. Were/wouldn’t punish 3. Goes/will meet 4. Will get/ don’t carry 5. Will miss/leaves 6. Had paid/wouldn’t have cut 7. Wouldn’t have died/had taken 8. Will have/eat 9. Went/would have 10.Saves/will buy 11.Would have got/hadn’t left 12.Lived/wouldn’t go 13.Go/will see 14.Won’t bite/come 15.Had taken/wouldn’t have broken 16.Would feel/went 17.Had closed/wouldn’t have run 18.Wouldn’t have been/hadn’t drunk 19.Wouldn’t stay/had 20.Could/would invite 21.See/tell 22.Will look/wear 23.Wouldn’t smoke/worried 24.Wouldn’t have got/hadn’t been 25.Rings/will apologise