Conditionals
When do we use the first conditional and how do we form it?
We use it to talk about future situations we believe are real or possible.
if + present simple, will + infinitive (future simple)
Which verb means to have a strong desire or craving for something?
a) entice
b) foster
c) jones
d) tout
c) jones
When do we use the third conditional and how do we form it?
We use it to talk about unreal or hypothetical past situations and their impossible results.
if + past perfect, would + have + past participle
What do the following idiomatic expressions mean?
a) call the shots
b) change one's tune
a) be the person who controls or organises a situation
b) change one's opinion completely, especially because one knows it will bring them an advantage
Complete the following sentences with the correct verb forms.
a) If I (know) ... how to code, I (be able to) ... apply for that IT job.
b) If she (be) ... better at speaking in public, she (not, panic) ... so much during yesterday's meeting.
c) If you (take) ... your studies more seriously in the past, you (can, work) ... as a lawyer today.
a) knew, would be able to
b) was / were, wouldn't have panicked
c) had taken, could work
Give a synonym for the following words.
a) agitation
b) dubious
c) harness
For example:
a) distraction, excitement, stimulation
b) doubtful, suspicious, uncertain
c) control, exploit, utilise
Translate the following sentence into English.
Gdybyś wcześniej posłuchał mojej rady, nie traciłbyś teraz tyle pieniędzy na ten bezsensowny projekt.
If you had listened to my advice earlier, you wouldn't be wasting so much money on this pointless project now.
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) być na bieżąco
b) czerpać z czegoś garściami, wykorzystać coś w pełni
c) rozczarowanie, wtopa
d) uprzedzony
a) stay informed
b) get the most out of something / make the most of something
c) bummer
d) prejudiced