Question

Ex. 2-3-4
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Which
are conditional type 1? type 2? type 3? Put commas where
necessary.
1 If we .. (not/leave) soon we will miss the start of the film.
2 Jack .. (watch) the film if it had subtitles.
3 If their school had a drama club they … (join) it.
4 If Lisa had come to the exhibition she (meet) her favourite artist.
5 If Brian arrives late again he … (lose) his job!
6 They .. (hire) Terry if he had been more prepared at the interview.

Answer 1

Ex2

1 If we do not leave soon, we will miss the start of the film.(Type 1)

2 Jack would watch the film if it had subtitles.(Type 2)

3 If their school had a drama club, they would join it. (Type 2)

4 If Lisa had come to the exhibition, she would have met her favourite artist.

(Type 3)

5 If Brian arrives late again, he will lose his job!(Type 1)

6 They would have hired Terry if he had been more prepared at the interview.(Type 3)

Ex3

2) Fill in: if, when or unless.

1. We'll go to the theatre IF Brian doesn't have to work late.

2. WHEN Lisa grows up, she wants to act in Hollywood films!

3. We won't get tickets for the concert UNLESS we book them now!

4. IF you decide to come to the exhibition, text me.

5. UNLESS you practise, you won't improve.

6. Turn off your mobile phone WHEN the performance starts.

EX4

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Identify the type of conditional.

1 A: I fell asleep in the middle of the film!

B: If you HAD SLEPT more last night, you wouldn't have been so tired.

(TYPE 3)

2 A: If you could afford it, WOULD you BUY that painting?(TYPE 2)

B: I guess so, but it's far too expensive for me.

3 A: Unless you practise your lines, you WILL NOT (WON'T) REMEMBER them. (TYPE 1)

B: I know. I've been studying them all day!

4 A: What should I buy my parents?

B: If I were you, I WOULD GET them concert tickets.(TYPE 2)

5 A: If you go into town, WILL you RETURN this video game for me? (TYPE 1)

B: No problem.