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Conditionals 3 Types Exer

This document explains different types of conditional sentences in English. It begins by explaining conditional sentences that refer to possible or realistic future events using "if + present tense" constructions. It then discusses conditional sentences referring to unlikely or dream future scenarios using "if + past tense". Finally, it covers conditional sentences referring to impossible past events using "if + past perfect" constructions. Several examples are provided to illustrate each type of conditional sentence. The document also includes exercises for learners to practice identifying and forming different conditional sentences.

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Conditionals 3 Types Exer

This document explains different types of conditional sentences in English. It begins by explaining conditional sentences that refer to possible or realistic future events using "if + present tense" constructions. It then discusses conditional sentences referring to unlikely or dream future scenarios using "if + past tense". Finally, it covers conditional sentences referring to impossible past events using "if + past perfect" constructions. Several examples are provided to illustrate each type of conditional sentence. The document also includes exercises for learners to practice identifying and forming different conditional sentences.

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CONDITIONAL FIRST

REAL POSSIBILITY

CONDITIONAL SECOND

CONDITIONAL THIRD

UNREAL POSSIBILITY/DREAM

NO POSSIBILITY AT ALL

We think about a situation in


the future that CAN happen.
Its possible.

This COULD happen in future.


Its not impossible but very
difficult. Its a dream.

We talk about the past. It is


a dream with NO possibility to
happen because its PAST.

Present simple+will+base verb

Past simple+would+base verb

If I win the lottery Ill buy a car If I won the lottery,Id buy a car

If I had won,Id have bought a car

Past perfect+would have+participle

Exercise 1 Read the sentences and put 1,2 or 3 in the square and explain each sentence.
1-Id have come if I had been in town .1
2-If it rains, Ill stay at home.2
3-If I got promoted, I would be able to buy a nicer house.3
4-If it had rained yesterday Id have stayed at home.4
5-If youd seen him last night youd have left.5
6-If you dont put sugar in the tea, it wont taste nice..6
7-If I were you, I wouldnt tell anybody about this.7
8-If youd gone to the cinema youd have seen the film.8
9-If I had time off Id like to learn Chinese..9
10-If you dont hurry, youll be late10

Exercise 2 Complete the sentences with the right conditional.


1-If you ___________(not behave) properly, you _____________ (not have)
your strawberry ice-cream.
2-Tim ____________ (be) upset if he _________ (see) what youve done.
3-If she ___________(not miss) the 8 oclock bus, she ___________(not be) late this morning.
4-If I ___________ (meet) Shakespeare I __________________ (be) so happy.
5-If Sara _________ (win) the contest, she ________________(can be) famous.
6-If Peter __________ (not eat) enough vegetables he __________ (not be) healthy enough.
7-If you __________ (wear) glasses when you were young, your eyes
________________ (be) much better now.
8-If you __________ (stop) smoking, you _________ (get) better much quicker.
9-If Ben _________ (have) a lot of money he ___________ buy a fast car.
10-The car __________________(not break) down if you___________(check) it.
11-We ____________ (not go) to the beach if _____________ (rain) tomorrow.
12-If I ___________ (not lose) my passport I _________________(travel) to
Australia last month.
13-Sam _________ (study) more if he __________ (not play) computer games.
14-She __________ (have) more friend if she _________(to be) friendlier.
15-We __________ (have) lunch as soon as Mary __________ (arrive)
16-He ___________ (to be) unhappy if he _________ (lose) his job.

KEY
EXERCISE 1
1-3
2-1
3-2
4-3
5-3
6-1
7-2
8-3
9-2
10-1
EXERCISE 2
1-dont behave/wont have
2-will be/sees
3-hadnt missed / wouldnt have been
4-had met/would have been
5-won/could be
6-doesnt eat/wont be
7-had worn / would have been
8-stopped/would get better
9-had/would buy
10-wouldnt have broken/had checked
11-wont go / it rains
12-hadnt lost/would have travelled
13-would study / didnt play
14-would have/was
15-will have/arrives
16-would be/lost

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