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Conditionals Exercises

This document provides examples and explanations of the first and second conditional tenses in English. [1] The first conditional is used to talk about possible or likely outcomes in the present or future. It uses "if + present tense" in the "if" clause and "will/won't + base verb" in the main clause. [2] The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations. It uses "if + past tense" in the "if" clause and "would/wouldn't + base verb" in the main clause.

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Conditionals Exercises

This document provides examples and explanations of the first and second conditional tenses in English. [1] The first conditional is used to talk about possible or likely outcomes in the present or future. It uses "if + present tense" in the "if" clause and "will/won't + base verb" in the main clause. [2] The second conditional is used to talk about hypothetical or unlikely situations. It uses "if + past tense" in the "if" clause and "would/wouldn't + base verb" in the main clause.

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FIRST CONDITIONAL
- States that something is likely or possible by predicting it.
- Examples: If you study harder, you will pass the exam. (meaning: ‘I really think this will
happen’)
If + Present simple, will/won’t

a) Complete the FIRST conditional sentences with the correct form of the verb.
1. If you ______________________________(not/slow down), you will have an accident.
2. If I fail my exams, I _____________________________________(be) very unhappy.

3. We can go for a drink if I _____________________________ (finish) my work on time.

4. If it snows tomorrow, I _______________________________________ (wear) a hat.

5. If you __________________________ (speak) English every day, you will learn quicker.
6. Your dinner __________________________________ (not/get) cold if you eat it now.

7. I’ll be on holiday if you __________________________________ (visit) me next week.


8. If you go outside without a sweater, you _______________________________ (get) ill.

9. If you __________________________ (not/help) me, I won’t be able to finish my work.

10. If you drink too much coffee, you __________________________ (not/be able) to sleep.
SECOND CONDITIONAL
- States that something is less likely or less possible; it’s hypothetical (tip: you know you have to use
this conditional if you can continue the sentence with ‘but I didn’t/but it’s not’)
- Examples: If I won the Lottery, I would buy a boat (but in reality, I didn’t win the Lottery)
If + Past simple, would/wouldn’t

Complete the SECOND conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs.
1. The kitchen ________________(look) better if we___________________ (buy) red curtains.
2. I ____________________________ (be) sorry if we _________________________(not/see) her again.
3. It ____________________________ (be) a pity if Andy ______________________(not/get) the job.
4. If I _______________________________ (his address), I ____________________(go) round and see him.
5. What _________________________________(you do) if you _________________ (win) the lottery?
6. It ___________________(be) quicker) if you _______________________(use) a computer.
7. If you _________________________ (not/be) so busy, I _________________(show) you how to play.
8. If we ______________ (have) some eggs, I _____________________(make) you a cake.
9. If you really ______________(love) me, you _____________________(buy) me those diamonds.
10. I’m sure Monica __________(help) you if you __________________(ask) her.
11. If it ____________________(not be) so cold, I _____________________(tidy up) the garden.
12. If I ______________________(have) the keys, I __________________ (show) you the cellar.
Modals of deduction

Write the sentences with the correct modal verbs. Use: can’t, might, may, could and
must.

1. Maybe Julieta has finished writing her essay. I’m not sure
_____________________________________________________________
2. It’s impossible that the bank robbers escaped.
_____________________________________________________________
3. There is no other possibility. Paul is at the basketball match.
_____________________________________________________________
4. Helen is definitely not American. She has a British accent.
_____________________________________________________________
5. I’m sure that your brother wrote that song. It’s definitely his style.
_____________________________________________________________
6. Perhaps Barbara went home. She’s not here.
_____________________________________________________________
7. I’m not sure. Maybe George is at the supermarket.
_____________________________________________________________

Correct the mistake

1. She can’t left because we didn’t see her go.


_____________________________________________________________
2. Aaron might have buy the bread. I’m not sure.
_____________________________________________________________
3. It’s possible Joe may to have gone to the party.
_____________________________________________________________
4. Your friend is terribly late. He mustn’t have miss his flight.
_____________________________________________________________
5. Sam didn’t might have gone to school. He was sick yesterday.
_____________________________________________________________
6. Perhaps Andres could has finish by now.
_____________________________________________________________
7. David isn’t here. He can be in his room.
_____________________________________________________________

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