Conditional Sentences

Usage

100

When do we use type 1 conditionals? (also called the factual conditional)

When something is generally true, factual or a fact

200

When do we use type 2 conditionals? (also called present real conditional)

when something can come true in the future or it is true

300

When do we use type 3 conditionals? (also called present unreal conditional)

Imaginary situations (or hypothetical), not true in the present

400

When do we use type 4 conditionals (also called Past unreal)?

when something is not true in the past

500

Compare type 1, 2 and 3 conditionals in A)Usage and B)tense Explain when you use each and the verb tenses involved in making them. For example, "type 4: A) is used when something is not true in the past. B) main clause (would have +past participle), if-clause (past perfect/past perfect continuous)

type 1: A) generally true B) main clause (present), if-clause (present) type 2: can come true in the future or is true B) main clause (future), if-clause (present) type 3: A) imaginary situation, untrue to present B) main clause (would + infinitive or first form), if-clause (past/were with to be)

Fill in the blanks

100

If you want to _______(pass) the examination with flying colours, you have to ________ (work) hard.

pass, work

200

1) Water _________(freeze) if you ______(put) it in a freezer. 2) If you ________(not do) the homework, you ____________(be punish).

1. freezes, put 2. don't do, will be punished

300

If you ___________ (change) your job, you might be happier. What cities _______ you _________ (visit) if you went to South Africa?

change would, visit

400

1) If I ___________(be) a baby, I __________(sleep) and _______(play) all day. (The fact is, you are NOT a baby now)

were, would sleep, play

500

If my school bag ________(be) too heavy, I _________(take) a taxi.

is, will take

Sentence Formation I

100

My grandfather passed away several years ago. I get married this year. ( my grandfather / be / still alive / he / can attend / my wedding)

if my grandfather was still alive, he could attend my wedding.

200

Wax always melts when it is heated. ( you / burn a candle/it / start / to melt)

If you burn a candle, it starts to melt.

300

My photo frame is made of glass. It is fragile (weak, easily broken). ( my photo frame / be dropped / to the ground/ it / break )

If my photo frame is dropped to the ground, it breaks.

400

I am poor. I wish I can go to the United States at Christmas. ( I / go to / the United States at Christmas/I / be rolling in money)

I would go to the United States at Christmas if i were rolling in money.

500

1. Water / boil it / be heated / to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. the United States / win the next World Cup Games the entire world / be shocked. Hint: Cause/Effect

1. Water boils if it is heated to 212 degrees Fahrenheit . 2. If the United States won the next World Cup Games,the entire world would be shocked.

Sentence Formation Ii

100

Make the question into 2 conditionals with appropriate responses. A; what / you / do if / it / rain ? B: i / stay / at home.

Type 1: factual- generally true A: What do you do if it rains? B: I stay at home. Type 2: present real- can come true in the future or is true A:What will you do if it rains? B: I will stay home. Type 3: present unreal- not true in present A: What would you do if it rained? B: I would stay home. Type 4: past unreal- not true in the past A: What would you have done if it had rained? B: I would have stayed home.

200

i / buy / that computer it / be / cheaper (It is very expensive)

I would buy that computer if it were cheaper. Note: the present unreal conditional uses "were." In casual conversation "was" is often used.

300

i / own / a car i / drive / to work (But i don't own a car)

If I owned a car, I would drive to work. But I don't own a car.

400

A: what / you / do / you / win / the lottery? (the fact is , you didn't win) B: I / buy / a house.

A: What would you do if you won the lottery? B: I would buy a house.

500

1. Mary / move / to Japan she / speak / Japanese. (Mary doesn't speak Japanese) 2. we / send / an invitation our friends / come / to our party.

1. Mary would move to Japan if she spoke Japanese. 2. If we send an invitation, our friends will come to our party.

Random

100

Which conditional uses the subjunctive (were) with to be in the if clause?

Type 3- present unreal

200

Complete the sentence. "If I were you, I___________"

I would + first form (base or infinitive)

300

form 2 sentences for type 1 and 2 conditionals (4 sentences total)

type 1: A) generally true B) main clause (present), if-clause (present) type 2: can come true in the future or is true B) main clause (future), if-clause (present)

400

form 3 sentences using type 1, 2, 3 conditionals (3 sentences total)

type 1: A) generally true B) main clause (present), if-clause (present) type 2: can come true in the future or is true B) main clause (future), if-clause (present) type 3: A) imaginary situation, untrue to present B) main clause (would + infinitive or first form), if-clause (past/were with to be)

500

form 2 questions using type 1 and type 2 (two questions total)

type 1: A) generally true B) main clause (present), if-clause (present) type 2: can come true in the future or is true B) main clause (future), if-clause (present)