CONDITIONALS
I Put eavh verb in brackets into an appropriate tense.
1 Now we’re lost. If you (write down)Mary’s directions, this (not happen).
2 Why don’t we emigrate? If we (live) in Australia, at least the weather (be) better.
3 I’m afraiad that Smith is a hardened criminal. If we (not punish) him this time, he (only commit) more
crimes.
4 Thanksto Dr Jones, I’m still alive. If it (not be) for her, i (be) dead for certain!
5 I’m sorry. I can’t lend you any money. You know that if I (have) it, I (lend)it to you.
6 Do’t be afraid. If you (touch) the dog, it (not bite).
7 In those days,if you (have) a job, you(be) lucky.
8 It’s always the same! If I (decide) to leave the office early, my boss (call) me after I’ve left.
9 What a terrible thing to happen! Just think, if we (not miss) the plane, we (kill) in the crash.
10 Did you enjoy your meal? If you (finish) eating,I (clear away) the plates.
II Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
1 If you have any time fee,could you give me a ring? SHOULD
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2 We won’t go away if the weather is bad. UNLESS
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3 I didn’t hav emoney so I didn’yt buy the shirt. WOULD
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4 I regret not studying hard last term. ONLY
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5 If you hurry, you won’t be late. GOING
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6 If they offered you the job, would you accept? WERE
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7 If you are in England by any chance, come and see me. HAPPEN
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8 Without you I would have given up years ago. BEEN
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9 If you insist on doing everything yourself,of course you feel tired. WILL
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10 Please take a seat, and I’ll inquire for you. WILL
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III Rewrite each sentence,beginning as shown,so that the meaning stays the same.
1 Working so much will make you tired.
If you…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2 I regret drinking so much last night.
If only………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
3 What would you do if there was an earthquake?
Supposing…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4 If you do the shopping,I’ll cook lunch.
You…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5 What would you do if you found some burried treasure?
If you were…………………………………………………………………………………………………?
6 If Pauline hadn’t been interested, the project would have been abandoned.
But for……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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7 If by any chance you find my wallet,could you let me know?
If you happen………………………………………………………………………………………………...
8 I might be late. If so,start without me.
If I……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
9 The fire was brought under control thanks to the night wachtman.
If it hadn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10 Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him.
If a detective………………………………………………………………………………………………….
IV Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
1 Don’t take this job if you don’t like it. UNLESS
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2 I wasn’t tall enough to reach the shelf. TALLER
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3 I won’t sell the painting, not even for 1000$. IF
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4 If the ship sank , what would you do? WERE
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5 If you should notice what’s on at the cinema,let me know. HAPPEN
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6 If you hadn’t encouraged me,I would have given up. BUT
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7 Althogh it is a good car, it is expensive. IF
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8 If you insist on smoking so much,of course you fell ill. WILL
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9 I don’t have any scissors so I can’t lend you any. IF
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10 But for Hellen the play would be a flop. WERE
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V Rewrite each sentence,beginning as shown,so that the meaning stays the same.
1 It’s a pity your parents can’t be here too.
If only………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2 If Jane hadn’t refused to work over time,she would have got promotion.
If it hadn’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3 If you left out that chapter,youcan’t really say you read the whole book.
Unless…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4 If you want my advice,I’d think twice about buying a car like that.
If I……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5 It won’t make any difference if City score first, United will win.
United will still win………………………………………………………………………………………….
6 If the painting is finished on Saturday,we’ll pay you extra.
Finish…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7 Provided your voice is audible,the audience will get the point of this scence.
As long as the audience………………………………………………………………………………………
8 If you refuse to stop eating sweets, you can’t expect to lose weight easily.
If you won’t…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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9 Without your help , I wouldn’t have found the house.
If you…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
10 Getting up early makes me feel hungry.
If………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
VI Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not.
1 If you haven’t received a etter yet, yoou haven’t got the job. (possible)
2 If it isn’t for David, we are missing the bbus.
3 If it is raining, we go to the pub on the corner instead.
4 If you didn’t lend us the money,we would have gone to the bank.
5 If you should happen to change your mind,drop me a line.
6 If it wasn’t for the train,we would have been home by now.
7 If you will drive so fast, no wonder the police keep stopping you.
8 If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airpport.
9 But for you helped us, we would have taken much longer.
10 If Jack joins the team, I’m leaving.
