Question

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
I wish I could (can) speak German.
1 If I (have) time, I (help) you, but I’m afraid I’m busy today.
2 If I (not go) skiing last month, I (not break) my leg.
3 How (you / spend) your time if you (not have) to work?
4 If Brad (study) Maths, he (be) a Maths teacher now.
5 If only you (tell) me the truth, everything (be) OK.

Answer 1

1. If I had time, I would help you, but I’m afraid I’m busy today. (Past Simple + Would + Base form)

2. If I had not gone skiing last month, I would not have broken my leg. (Past Perfect + Would + Base form)

3. How would you spend your time if you did not have to work? (Past Simple + Would + Base form)

4. If Brad had studied Maths, he would be a Maths teacher now. (Past Perfect + Would + Base form)

5. If only you had told me the truth, everything would have been OK. (Past Perfect + Would have + Past Participle)