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Conditionals

The document provides a series of grammar exercises involving conditional sentences. The exercises involve (1) putting verbs in brackets into appropriate verb forms, (2) deciding if sample sentences are grammatically possible, (3) completing sentences by selecting the correct option, (4) completing sentences with a verb phrase, and (5) completing a second sentence to have a similar meaning to the first using a given word. The exercises test a variety of conditional structures and verb forms.

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Conditionals

The document provides a series of grammar exercises involving conditional sentences. The exercises involve (1) putting verbs in brackets into appropriate verb forms, (2) deciding if sample sentences are grammatically possible, (3) completing sentences by selecting the correct option, (4) completing sentences with a verb phrase, and (5) completing a second sentence to have a similar meaning to the first using a given word. The exercises test a variety of conditional structures and verb forms.

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1 Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate verb form.

a) Now we're lost! If you (write down) Marys directions, this (not/happen). b) Why don't we emigrate? If we (live) in Australia, at least the weather (be) better! c) I'm afraid that Smith is a hardened criminal. If we (not/punish) him this time, he (only/commit) more crimes. d) Thanks to Dr Jones, I'm still alive! If it (not/be) for her, I (be) dead for certain. e) I'm sorry I can't lend you any money. You know that if I (have) it, I (lend) it to you. f) Don't be afraid. If you (touch) the dog, it (not/bite). g) In those days, if you (have) a job, you (be) lucky. h) It's always the same! If I (decide) to leave the office early, my boss (call) me after I've left! i) What a terrible thing to happen! Just think, if we (not/miss) the plane, we (kill) in the crash. j) Did you enjoy your meal? If you (finish) eating, I (clear away) the plates.
2 Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not.

a) If you haven't received a letter yet, you haven't got the job. b) If it isn't for David, we are missing the bus c) If it's raining, we go to the pub on the corner instead d) If you didn't lend us the money, we would have gone to the bank e) If you should happen to change your mind, drop me a line f) If it wasn't for the rain, we would have been home by now. g) If you will drive so fast, no wonder the police keep stopping you h) If I knew you were coming, I would have met you at the airport i) But for you helped us, we would have taken much longer j) If Jack joins the team, I'm leaving
3 Finish the sentences by ticking the correct option (a-c).

1) If you'd told me you were coming 2) If you're too ill to come 3) If I'd known you weren't coming 4) If you're not coming 5) If only you'd come 6) If you do decide to come 7) If you really don't want to come a) I can get some food in. b) I'd have found us something to eat. \/ c) I made a lovely dish. a) I'll come over and see you. b) I wouldn't have done all this for you. c) I asked someone else. a) I wouldn't be very upset. b) I would like to know why. c) I wouldn't have gone to so much trouble. a) perhaps you'd have the courtesy to tell me. b) we'd never have met. c) you'd be so lucky. a) I'll be the happiest girl alive. b) I'd have had a lovely time. c) I would look forward to it. a) the party's always a success.

b) I won't be coming either. c) let me know. a) I'll understand. b) I can't be sure. c) tell me tomorrow.
4 Complete each sentence with a phrase containing the verb in brackets in an appropriate form.

b) If it (rain) I would have gone out for a walk. c) If you'd told me it was a surprise party, I (say) anything to Uncle Dave! d) Thanks for your help with the garden; I (do) otherwise. e) If only Mick had come to the disco, then we (have) a great time! f) (pay) the phone bill today, the phone will be cut off. g) If I (had) your tools, I wouldn't have been able to fix the car. h) Those wires look a bit dangerous; (touch) if I were you. i) If (be) the goalkeeper's heroics, we would have lost the match.
5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

a) I didn't have the money so I didn't buy a new suit. would If I ....................................................... a new suit. b) If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. happen If you....................................................................... come and see me. c) If you insist on doing everything yourself, of course you'll feel tired! will If you...................................................................... , of course you'll feel tired! d) Please take a seat, and I'll inquire for you. will If you.............................................................................. , I'll inquire for you. e) If you do the shopping, I'll cook lunch. and You .............................................................. I'll cook lunch. f) If Pauline hadn't been interested, the project would have been abandoned. interest But ...................................................................the project would have been abandoned. g) The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman. for If it hadn't........................................................................ got out of control. h) Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him. if Dick wouldn't ...........................................................recognised him. i) I am not tall enough to reach the shelf. taller If I ....................................................................................reach the shelf. j) But for Helen acting so wonderfully, the play would be a flop. wonderful If it .......................................................................the play would be a flop. k) It won't make any difference if City score first; United will still win. even United ................................................................................ City score first. 1) Getting up early makes me feel hungry. get If............................................................................... makes me feel hungry.

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