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Department of Foreign Languages C/MC/Conditionals Exercise

CONDITIONALS

EXERCISE 1: Match the first parts with the seconds to form conditional sentences.

1. If I had studied, a) we will need to get a visa to go there.

2. If we decide to go to Paris, b) you will learn to play guitar
successfully.
3. He would change the system of c) I will not finish the project on time.
education in the country
4. If she had enough money, d) Jane could go to London on holiday.
5. If you practice too much, e) I wouldn’t have failed the exam.
6. If he does not help me, f) if he were the minister of education.

7. I would have arrived on time. g) unless you are too tired.

8. If I had worked harder at school, h) I would have gone out to play with my
friends.
9. You are allowed to go i) if the boss had asked you to work
overtime?
10. If it had snowed yesterday, j) Jack would have studied harder.
11. Let’s go for a walk in the park k) as long as you let us know when you
arrive.
12. If his teacher had been stricter with l) if my alarm clock had rung.
him when he was young
13. I will make you the happiest person in m) I would have a better job now.
the world
14. What will you do n) if I lie to you ?
15. What would have you done o) if you marry me.
16. Martha would be married now p) if Ms. Bartley hadn’t been our teacher
17. I would not have passed the exam q) if she hadn’t cancelled her wedding in
the last minute

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

ANSWERS

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

ANSWERS
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EXERCISE 2: Complete the sentences with the correct verb forms.

1. If he enjoys skiing, he _________________ (like) snowboarding, too.

2. If it’s snowing tomorrow, I _________________ (probably cancel) the game.
3. If the weather were nice, we _________________ (take) a walk by the lake.
4. If she hasn’t done anything wrong, she _________________ (worry).
5. If you’re finished with your test, _________________ (hand in) your papers, please.
6. I might take a dance class if I _________________ (find) a partner.
7. If you had been trying harder, you _________________ (win) the contest.
8. If I _________________ (invest) in my brother’s business, I might have made a lot of money.
9. If I hadn’t gone to Paris, I _________________ (meet) my husband.
10. If I could sing, I _________________ (audition) for the musical.
11. If you hadn’t worked the late shift, you _________________ (feel) so exhausted today.
12. If I weren’t always late for work, I _________________ (lose) my job.

EXERCISE 3: Choose the correct answer.

1. If you ____ vegetables, you’ll lead a healthier life.

a) have eaten b)ate c) will eat d) eat
2. If all eligible voters ____ , he wouldn't have been elected.
a) voted b) had voted c) vote d) have voted
3. I would have driven to Miami if I ____ a car.
a) will have b) had c) would have d) have
4. If it ____ tonight, there will be great conditions for snowboarding tomorrow.
a) has snowed b) snowed c) will snow d) snows
5. If Max ____ his homework, he probably would have passed the class.
a) does b) did c) had done d) has done
6. If you speak too loudly, you ____ the baby up.
a) would wake b) woke c) might wake d) had waken
7. If Max __________ more time working and less time playing, his boss wouldn't have fired him.
a) hadn’t spent b) hasn’t spent c) spent d) had spent

EXERCISE 4: Circle the letter of the underlined part of the sentence that is
incorrect.

1. Sarah will be very angry unless you don’t let her know that you will be late home.
A B C D
2. If I would have time, I would definitely have visited you while I was in Belfast.
A B C D
3. Pam would do whatever she could to help us if she is here right now.
A B C D
4. You wouldn’t have failed the test if you have studied harder.
A B C D
5. If I had known that their interest rates are so low, I wouldn’t put my money in
A B C D
that bank.
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6. We will go out if it were not raining now.

A B C D
7. Tom wouldn’t have been put in prison if he told the judge the truth.
A B C D
8. What would you do first if you had been the Minister of Education?
A B C D
9. I am afraid I can’t help you today, but if you phone me tomorrow, I would be able to come
A B C
and help you.
D
10. You can borrow my car providing to you bring it back tomorrow morning.
A B C D
11. You wouldn’t have crashed into that car even if you hadn’t driven so fast.
A B C D
12. If I had enough money, I would be bought the house we looked at yesterday.
A B C D
13. Unemployment rate will decrease as long as the government took the necessary measures.
A B C D
14. You have to work harder if you won’t be able to succeed in passing the course.
A B C D
15. He wishes he didn’t spend so much money on travelling last summer.
A B C D
16. I wish they show more informative and entertaining programs on TV.
A B C D
17. If only he doesn’t lie to me about his previous marriage and job all the time.
A B C D
18. Lucy wouldn’t have gone abroad even if she had known that she couldn’t get a job there.
A B C D
19. Peter wishes he can play basketball, but he isn’t tall enough to do so.
A B C D
20. I wish we didn’t go on that package holiday because I don’t think it was worth the money
A B C
we paid.
D

CONDITIONALS_ANSWER KEY
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1. e 2. a 3. f 4. d 5.b 6.c

7. l 8. m 9. k 10. h 11.g 12.j 13. o 14. n 15.i 16. q 17. p

EXERCISE 1: Match the first parts with the seconds to form conditional sentences.

EXERCISE 2: Complete the Sentences with the correct verb forms.

1. If he enjoys skiing, he will like snowboarding, too.

2. If it’s snowing tomorrow, I will probably cancel the game.
3. If the weather were nice, we could/would take a walk by the lake.
4. If she hasn’t done anything wrong, she shouldn’t worry.
5. If you’re finished with your test, hand in your papers, please.
6. I might take a dance class if I find a partner.
7. If you had been trying harder, you could have won the contest.
8. If I had invested in my brother’s business, I might have made a lot of money.
9. If I hadn’t gone to Paris, I wouldn’t have met my husband.
10. If I could sing, I would have auditioned for the musical.
11. If you hadn’t worked the late shift, you wouldn’t feel so exhausted today.
12. If I weren’t always late for work, I wouldn’t have lost my job.

EXERCISE 3: Choose the correct answer. EXERCISE 4: Circle the letter of the
underlined part of the sentence that is
incorrect.
1. D 1. B
2. B 2. B
3. B 3. D
4. D 4. D
5. C 5. D
6. C 6. A
7. D 7. D
8. C
9. C
10.B
11.C
12.B
13.C
14.C
15.B
16.B
17.B
18.B
19.B
20.A
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