Conditional Sentences Exercises

EXERCISE 1: Ex. The teacher will explain that part to you if you (ask) him.

The teacher will explain that part to you if you ask him.



1. If Harry (invite) me. I will probably go to the party.

2. You will have enough time to eat lunch if you (get) here early.

3. If Tom (see) Miss. Irwin, he’ll give her you message.

4. We are going to leave tomorrow if the weather (be) good.

5. If Betty (like, not) this sweater, can se exchange it at the store ?

6. Will you lend me the money if you (get) your check tomorrow ?

7. If I (decide) to join the club, I will fill out this application blank.

8. We will get there before midnight if the train (arrive) on time.

9. If Mr. Burton (need) any assistance. I will tell you right away.

10. Father will surely get wet today if he (take, not) his umbrella.

11. If you (be, not) more careful in the future, you’ll have an accident.

12. The teacher will get angry with me if I (make) that mistake again.

13. If anyone (ask) for you, I will tell him to call back later today.

If Constructions With Key

Put the verb into the correct form.
1 I didn't know you were in hospital. If ...I’d known... (I/know), .. I would have gone... (I/go) to visit you.
2 Ken got to the station in time to catch his train. If..................
(he/miss) it,........... (he/be) late for his interview.
3 It's good that you reminded me about Ann's birthday...........
(I/forget) if.......... (you/not/remind) me.
4 Unfortunately, I didn't have my address book with me when I was in New York. If .....................(I/have) your address, ............... (I/send) you a postcard.
5 A: How was your holiday? Did you have a nice time?
B: It was OK, but.............. (we/enjoy) it more if............................(the weather/be) better.
6 I took a taxi to the hotel but the traffic was very bad ................
(it/be) quicker if................. (I/walk).
7 I'm not tired. If.............. (I/be) tired, I'd go home now.
8 I wasn't tired last night. If......................(I/be) tired, I would have gone home earlier.

Answers:
2 he'd missed / he had missed ............. he would have been / he'd have been
3 I would have forgotten / I'd have forgotten ....... you hadn't reminded
4 I'd had /1 had had ........... I'd have sent /1 would have sent
5 we'd have enjoyed / we would have enjoyed ........... the weather had been
6 It would have been ........ I'd walked / I had walked
7 I was /I were
8 I'd been tired /I had been tired

Conditional Sentences - Type 0

TYPE 0 : Cause and Effect - Habitual results - Advice/Commands


This type of conditional is used to talk about general truths. It can also be used to describe cause and effect , facts , habitual reactions , commands and advice . The most commonly used form is ;
If + Simple present , Simple Present


If you heat the metal , it expands. (cause & effect)
I get angry if someone shouts at me. (habitual reaction)
If you boil water , it evaporates. (cause & effect)
I usually eat a few biscuits if I get hungry before lunch time. (habitual reaction)
If you go round the world , you return to the same point. (general truth)


"when" can be used instead of "if" in this type.


If it is hot , I wear thin clothes. (= When it is hot, I wear thin clothes.)
The door opens if you turn the switch ( = when you turn the switch the door opens)
Advice and commands are also expressed in this type (Note : They are considered Type-1 in some books)


If you do not want to put on weight don't eat too much . (advice)
Don't wait for me if I am late this evening. (command)
If you feel sick , see the doctor. (advice)
Stop smoking and take up a sport if you want to keep fit. (advice)

Conditional Sentences - Type 1

TYPE 1 : TRUE IN THE PRESENT OR FUTURE


Type 1 is used to describe what will happen if we think a future event probable. The most commonly used form is:
If+Simple Present ,WILL Future


Truth => It may rain . If so , we will eat inside.
Conditional Sentence => If it rains we will eat inside.


Truth => The cat might die . In that case , Arda will be upset.
Conditional Sentence => If the cat dies , Arda will be upset.


Truth => It is possible that Steve will enter the competition. And if he does, I am sure he will win.
Conditional Sentence => If Steve enters the competition, he will win.


Truth => Why don't you ask for a pay rise ? You'll probably get one.
Conditional Sentence => If you ask for a pay rise , you will probably get one.


Truth => The office may be closed . In that case , we won't be able to get in.
Conditional Sentence => If the office is closed we won't be able to get in.


Truth => The picture may be valuable . If so , we can sell it.
Conditional Sentence => If the pic is valuable , we can sell it.


Truth => It is probable that Muhammed won't come . In that case , the party will be cancelled.
Conditional Sentence => If Muhammed doesn't come , the part will be cancelled.


If the action in the if-clause is related to the future , we use Simple Present tense instead of future Tense:


Truth => Perhaps she will come tomorrow. Then we will work together.
Conditional Sentence => If she comes tomorrow, we will work together. (NOT: If she will come ... )


Truth => Perhaps it won't rain at the weekend . Then we will go on a picnic.
Conditional Sentence => If it does not rain at the weekend , we will go on a picnic. (NOT: If it won't rain ..)


Truth => Perhaps there will be another rise in prices soon. Then everybody will surfer a lot.
Conditional Sentence => If there is another rise in prices soon, everybody will suffer a lot. (NOT: If there will)