Uses
When do I use the first conditional?
situations that are likely/possible to happen in the future
If she ...... (save) enough money she will buy a new car
saves
president / you / what / if /do / of / were / would / the / you / country / ?
What would you do if you were president of the country?
If she .........(get) hungry she ............(eat) something. Don't worry.
gets / will eat
I have been married ______ a century. I can't remember how long.
for
I use the second conditional only for impossible situations in the present or future.
True False
False
If you hurry you ..... (catch) the train
will catch
If I ..........(be) you I'd talk to your parents about it.
were
I ..........(send) a postcard if I ... (have) your address.
would send / had
since
When do I use the second conditional?
Unlikely or impossible or UNREAL situations in the present or future
What will John do if he ....................(not get) the job?
doesn't get
Where ........ (you / go) if you had enough money to go anywhere in the world?
would you go
were bored I would if still so work I millionaire get wouldn't a I
If I were a millionaire I would still work so I wouldn't get bored
My mom is not here. She's _________ to Walmart to buy some food.
gone
If I had a guitar I'd learn to play my favourite song.
A: I might play the guitar.
B: I can't play the guitar.
B
If he ... (cause) more problems, I ... (fire) him
causes / will fire
She ........... (be) terribly upset if she .... (lose) her ring.
would be / lost
if I ... (tell) you a secret .........(you/ promise) not to tell anybody?
tell / will you promise
Titanic? I have _______ seen that movie 5 times!!!! Let's watch another, please.
If people weren't so self centered they would take care of the planet
A: People are self centered
B: In the past people were self centered
A
What .... (happen) if the factory ... (close) down because of the lockdown?
will happen / closes
What ... (you/do) if you ... (fall) down into a dark cave?
would you do / fell
This subject is really hard. She .........(not / pass) her test if she ............ (not/ study) hard.
won't pass / doesn't study
How long ______ you _______ ? (be marry)
For 12 years. We divorced last year.
Russia