CONDITIONAL SENTENCES (2º Bach)
A. Write the verbs in brackets into their correct tense or finish the sentences appropriately.
1. I’d be very frightened if somebody (point) a gun at me.
2. If there (be) an election tomorrow, who would you vote for?
3. It rains a lot. I wish it (not rain) so often.
4. Tom (read) more if he had more time.
5. If you (take) more exercise, you might feel better.
6. It’s a pity you can’t drive. It would be useful if you (can).
7. If you were in my position, what (you, do)?
8. Hurry up! If we don’t hurry, we (be) late.
9. You could get a better job if you (can) use a computer.
10. It’s very crowded here. I wish there (not be) so many people.
11. If I’d seen you, I (say) hello.
12. *She (expel) from Big Brother if her behaviour is bad.
13. I (forget) Amanda’s birthday if you hadn’t reminded me about it.
14. I would go to Beijing if _____________
15. Would you mind if _____________ ?
16. The weather was cold while we were away. I wish it _____________
17. If I had gone to the party last night, I _____________
18. Provided that you swim every day, you _____________
19. If Tom comes home soon, he _____________
20. I wish computers _____________
21. I would lend Luke my camera if _____________
22. If rich countries helped poor ones, _____________
23. I’ll enjoy the film if _____________
24. If people do not turn off their mobile phones in cinemas,_____________
25. I’d be very happy with doctors _____________
26. If Saudi women had fewer restrictions, _____________
27. Even if it is raw, we _____________
28. If I were Prime Minister, _____________
29. If I had studied psychology, _____________
30. If I ever went to space, _____________
31. Unless Sam helped me, _____________
32. If people didn’t pay taxes, ____________
33. What would you do if somebody (come) in here with a gun?
34. If you had bought a fax machine, _____________
35. I won’t buy the books unless _____________
36. I’m sure Sue _____________ if you explained the situation to her.
B. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
1. My son never starts a fight unless someone (attack) _____________ him first.
2. Brad Pitt married Angelina Jolie. They (not have) ______________________ so many children if they hadn’t got married.
3. I haven’t seen your wallet, but don’t worry about that because I (give) ______________ you a ring if I (happen) _____________ to find it.
4. (Call) ____________ me if someone (phone) _____________ . I’ll be in the garden.
5. Why (you, not take) ________________ your umbrella if you knew it was going to rain? You (not get) ___________ so wet if only you (wear) ___________ your raincoat.
6. You won’t have any problems in the exam provided that you (sleep) ______________ well the previous night.
7. If you (not want) ___________ to have problems with your parents, (tell) ________ the whole truth before they learn about the car crash.
8. They (understand) ___________ you if you (tell) ___________ them about the car crash, but you were so stubborn that you decided to do it your own way.
9. My English teacher (play) ____________ the final in the Australian Open in 2009 if he had taken up playing tennis seriously when he was young instead of learning English.
10. According to Spanish educational laws, if a student (fail) __________ just one subject in 2nd Bachillerato, he (not be allowed) ________ to enter the Selectivity exams.
11. Sorry, I didn’t see the signal. If I (see) _____ the signal, I (stop) _________ in time.
12. I was surprised when I saw you driving your father’s car. Why (you, take) ________ it if you (not have) ___________ a driving licence?
13. You can come with us as long as you (stop) ___________ complaining all the time.
14. Jane must have loved her husband so much. They (not be married) _____________ for more than 40 years if she (not love) __________ him.
15. The only problem about her is that she loves gossiping. If she (be) __________ like that, she (be) __________ the perfect wife. At least for me!!
16. Water (boil) _________ if it (reach) __________ a temperature of 100ºC.
17. If you had studied regularly all along the year, now you (know) ___________ what to do to pass the exam, but unfortunately you didn’t.
C. Finish the following sentences.
1. You will pass English in June unless ................
2. If you couldn’t play basketball, why ..................................................... ?
3. If I were rich, ...................
4. They would have arrived in time .............
5. You can borrow my bicycle providing that ............
6. If we watch That’s English every morning, our English teacher .....
7. Unless we damage his car, ...........
8. Sorry about the film but if you didn’t like comedies, ....
9. Newton said that if you let an object loose in the air, ....
10. Our President would be able to talk to the British Prime Minister if ....
11. Your friend can come for a sleepover next weekend as long as ....
I didn't do the digital project on A Foreigner in New York during the summer time. If only I ................
They have committed a crime and now they have to face justice. They wish...
This kid is so stubborn. I wish this kid.....
He never does any household chores. I'm sick and tired of it. I wish...
Jason doesn't pay much attention in class. If only Jason....
Why doesn't he stop smoking? There are other people in the room who don't smoke. If only he....
I've got a terrible headache. I wish I.....
He signed the contract without reading the small print. He wishes he..... before signing the contract.
Steve didn't propose to Isabel when he should have. Now Isabel is in Australia. Steve wishes he ...... earlier.
She was told off because she didn't do what her mother had asked her. She wishes she...
He always belches loudly after eating. It's such a disgusting habit. I wish he...
She didn't take any notice of my warnings. That's why she lost everything. If only she...