Conditionals
What is the zero conditional? Give an example:
Zero conditional is used to talk about habitual events, routines or scientific facts.
Example: If you ARE frightened, your heart BEATS faster. (If + present simple/present simple)
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first sentence, using the words provided:
I'll bring some cash because we might need it on the ferry. IN CASE
I'll bring some cash ________
I'll bring some cash IN CASE WE NEED IT ON THE FERRY.
In reported speech, what is the time expression for "last night/week"?
the previous night/week, the night/week before
Rewrite this sentence in an informal way:
David, with whom I went shopping, kept me from overspending.
David, WHO I went shopping WITH, kept me from overspending.
What adjective can be made from the word "determine"?
Determined
What conditional is this sentence?
If I were you, I would apologise to your boss.
Second conditional, used to express advice, hope or ambition
If + past simple - would/could/might + base form
Re-write the second sentence to have a similar meaning, using the word given:
You should have done what your brother told you to! TAKEN
If __________________________________ advice!
If ONLY YOU HAD TAKEN YOUR BROTHER'S advice.
Turn this yes/no question into reported speech:
She asked, "Do you like Italian food?"
Use the form: if/weather + word order for a sentence
She asked IF I liked Italian food.
OR
She asked WHETHER I liked Italian food.
Choose the best wh- word to complete this sentence:
I really like these boots, but I'm going to buy them ____ I find the best price.
I really like these boots, but I'm going to buy them WHEREVER I find the best price.
What is the noun for the word "subtle"?
noun: subtlety
meaning - the quality or state of being subtle (subtle is sutÃl)
Complete the sentences with the words in the brackets:
If only it _____ (stop) raining! I wish I ______ (check) the forecast.
If only it WOULD STOP raining! I wish I HAD CHECKED the forecast.
Re-write the second sentence to have a similar meaning, using the word given:
It's a pity they weren't able to prevent the violence from spreading. CONTAIN
If only they _____________________ the violence.
If only they HAD BEEN ABLE TO CONTAIN the violence.
Change this sentence from reported speech to direct speech:
He said (that) he would be flying home the following week.
He said, "I will be flying home next week."
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given:
I'm tired of the nasty remarks that she makes. STOP
I wish ___________________ nasty remarks.
I wish SHE WOULD STOP MAKING nasty remarks.
Fill in the blank using the correct form of the word "incline"
My first ______ was to exchange the sweater she gave me, but then I decided to keep it.
noun: inclination
meaning - a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way
What does the first conditional express? Give an example of the first conditional:
The first conditional is used to talk about a future possibility or something that is likely to happen if something else happens.
Examples:
If I go to bed let, I will be tired tomorrow. (If + present simple - future simple)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
It's a pity you didn't enjoy yourself more at the party. BETTER
I wish you ___________ time at the party.
I wish you HAD HAD A BETTER time at the party.
(Yes - 2 HADs)
Put this command into reported speech:
"Please don't wake up the baby," he said to his friend.
He asked his friend NOT TO WAKE UP the baby.
Rewrite the sentence using a relative pronoun:
He will buy the cheaper car.
He will buy WHICHEVER car is cheaper.
Fill in the blank in this sentence using the correct form of the word "manoeuvre"
This new type of shopping trolley is easier to push and more ________ than the usual trolley.
Adjective: manoeuvrable
Meaning - easier to move around
Complete the sentence with the verbs in brackets and the correct conditionals:
I ____ breakfast before school if I _____ earlier. (eat/wake up)
I WOULD HAVE EATEN breakfast before school if I HAD WOKEN UP earlier. (Third conditional)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given:
The company had downsized and 15 employees were asked to leave.
The company downsized and 15 employees ________ off.
The company downsized and 15 employees HAD BEEN LAID off.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given:
"The police say that Mr Smith has stolen some documents," Dan said.
Dan said the police accused Mr Smith of stealing some documents.
Join the sentences below by rewriting them using a relative clause:
At the party I met a woman. She's a well-known author.
The woman, who I met at the party, is a well-known author.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word "promise"
He shows ______, but to succeed, he needs to practice more.
noun: promise
Remember that the verb and noun for promise are the same!