Verbs to nouns
The company I work for employs a lot of people and needs to employ more because there is a lot of work to do. You might be able to find _______________ there! You should give me your CV.
Employment: the noun form of the verb "employ"
Would you like to be famous when you grow up? I wouldn't want to be. I think that __________ must be really stressful.
Fame: the noun form of the adjective "famous"
_________________ is a type of economic system that is always growing. People have to spend their capital in order to keep it alive and healthy. It's good for people who have capital: money, homes, possessions.
Capitalism: the noun form of the noun "capital"
My birthday is next week and I want to celebrate, but it might rain.
If it __________, I ________ invite my friends to eat some burgers at the Steak House!
If it RAINS, I WILL invite my friends.....
This is a very real possibility. (1st Conditional)
I really want to get a new bike, but I don't have enough money.
If I __________ enough money, I __________ buy the most expensive bike in the shop.
If I HAD enough money, I WOULD buy the most....
In this sentence, you are using your imagination. It is unreal because you do not have enough money.Spanish: si tuviera suficiente dinero, compraria la bici mas cara.
I was educated in a public school system. The ____________ I received was good because the government invested a lot of money in _______________.
Education: the noun form of the verb "educate"
I knew a lot of kids who were poor growing up. They didn't have enough food to eat. Thankfully, they escaped ___________ as adults because they went to really good public schools that gave them an excellent education.
Poverty: the noun form of the adjective "poor"
I have excellent _____________ memories. I loved being a child. I had so much fun growing up. I even loved going to school!
Childhood: the noun form of the noun "child"
I think I might be allergic to peanuts. I have a strange reaction every time I eat them.
If I _______ peanuts, my face __________ red.
If I EAT peanuts, my face TURNS/BECOMES red.
This is a fact...something that ALWAYS happens. (0 Conditional)
I have to study a lot this weekend, so I can't go to Alicante.
If I _________ have so many exams to study for, I _________ hang out with my friends at the beach this weekend.
If I DIDN'T have so many exams to study for, I COULD/WOULD hang out...
Unfortunately, you can only use your imagination here because you have too many exams and cannot go to Alicante. (2nd conditional)
What political party do you want to govern? Would you rather have a left-wing or right-wing ________________?
Government: the noun form of the verb "govern"
I feel really happy about my marks this term. I worked hard for them. I didn't know getting good marks would bring me so much ______________.
Happiness: the noun form of the adjective "happy"
The USA has a very dark history. Its economic strength and power was thanks to the thousands of slaves that were brought to the continent. ______________ was legal for 400 years. Can you imagine that?
Slavery: the noun form of the noun "slave"
My parents really want me to do better in school.
They said that if I ___________ all my exams, they _________ get me a new phone.
If I PASS all my exams, they WILL get me a new phone.
This is a very real possibility! (1st conditional)
I had no idea you were coming over for dinner tonight! Why didn't you tell me?
If I _________ known, I ______ _____ ______ something vegetarian!
If I HAD KNOWN, I WOULD HAVE MADE/COOKED something vegetarian!
In this sentence, it's too late. You made beef stew. You can only imagine the past differently. (3rd conditional/regret)
Look at that bird! I think we should free it from that terrible cage. If you put a bird in a cage, you are taking away its ___________! I can't live with that idea! Birds are meant to fly free!
Freedom: the noun form of the verb, adjective, and adverb "free"
Do you think that because children are innocent, they should be protected from seeing violence? Their ____________ will be lost eventually. Why pretend the world is perfect?
Innocence: the noun form of the adjective "innocent"
What _______________ do you live in? I live in Lavapies. I feel fortunate because we have a fantastic relationship with our neighbours. Do you?
Neighbourhood: the noun form of the noun "neighbour"
__________ you help me study for English if you _____ ____ _______ any plans this weekend? I really need your help.
WILL you help me study for English if you DO NOT HAVE any plans this weekend?
You are really asking for your friend's help. This is a real possibility. (1st conditional)
That person is really hot, but they don't speak Spanish!
I ______ I knew how to speak Arabic because I _______ talk to them without a doubt!
I WISH I knew how to speak Arabic because I WOULD talk to them....
This is a "wish". It is unreal. You are using your imagination.
(2nd conditional)
I hate that we get taxed on everything we buy. Even toilet paper is taxed! Why do you think ___________ is necessary for things that basic for survival?
Taxation: the noun form of the verb and noun "tax"
People say that young girls are more mature than young boys. Do you think that's true? I think ______________ is more personal than that. I think it depends on your personal circumstances.
Maturity: the noun for of the verb and adjective "mature"
I've known my friend Silvia for many years now. Our ___________ has changed a lot since she moved far away, but we are still very close.
Friendship: the noun form of the noun "friend"
What ________ you ________ if you _________ get into your first choice of university degree?
What WILL you DO/STUDY if you CAN'T/DON'T get into your first choice of university degree?
(You are in big trouble. Your parents have punished you because you got home late.)
I ________ I ______ listened to my parents and ______ home before midnight. I'm an idiot!
I WISH I HAD listened to my parents and GOT home before midnight.
Here you are using your imagination to think about a past event that you can do nothing about.
(3rd conditional)