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To talk about the thigs that are always true or that normally happen |
Present (simple, continuous, perfect) If something happens… 1. If the food is out of date… 2. If I’ve drunk… 3. If you are talking…
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present (simple, continuous, perfect) … the result is true 1. …I don’t eat it. 2. … I don’t drive. 3. …I can’t concentrate. |
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To talk about a probable event happening in the future |
Present (simple, continuous, perfect) If something happens… 1. If you study… 2. If he doesn’t call you… 3. If you’ve come to class.. 4. If we win… |
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future, imperative, can, must, might, may … the result will be true 1. …you will pass the exam 2. …tell me immediately 3. …the exam is going to be easy 4. …we’ll be celebrating soon |
Task 1. Put the verbs in brackets in the right form.
1. If you________________ (to give) me your address, I shall write you a letter.
2. If my sister does not go to the south, we _________________(to spend) the summer in Lviv together.
3. If you
_____________________(not to get) tickets for the Philharmonic, we shall stay at home.
4. If it_______________________ (to rain), we shall have to stay at home.
5. If it is not too cold, I _____________________________(not to put) on my coat.
6. If my friend_________________________ (to be) at home, he will tell us what to do.
Task 2. Put the verbs in brackets in the right form.
1. If you ________________________________(not to buy) coffee, we shall drink tea.
2. If he is free tomorrow, he certainly__________________________ (to come) to our party.
If it ____________________________ (rain), we won't go for a picnic |
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If she _______________________ (visit) New York, she will see the Statue of Liberty |
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5. If he _______________________(not to pass) his examination, he will not get a scholarship.
6. If I ________________________ (have) enough time, I will help you with the project
Task 3. Match 1-6 to a-f.
1. I’ll be really surprised a if he passes all his exams.
2. I’ll take a break b when the teacher isn’t in the classroom.
3. If you talk to Ruth, c they’ll cancel the flight.
4. It’s really cold d when I finish this exercise.
5. If the storm doesn’t stop e when the wind blows from the north.
6. The children always behave badly f will you tell her about the party?
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Task 4. Complete the sentences.
1. ___________you deliver by November if we ____________(pay) the transport costs?
2. If you ______________(lower) your price by 5%, we ___________(buy) at least 4000 units.
3. ______________it help you if we _________________(send) the goods by air?
4. If you _________________(not improve) your delivery terms, we _______________(have) to find a new supplier.
Task 5. Scan Qr-code and do the Task.
If you gave us a 5% discount, we would place a much bigger order.
________________________________________________ If I were ten years younger, I would enter a polytechnic institute.
________________________________________________ If I ran the company, I would make a lot of changes
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To talk about present or future hypothetical or unreal situations |
Past (simple, continuous,) If something happens… 1. If I won the lottery… 2. If you weren’t talking… 3. If I were you…
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would /could / might + infinitive … the result would be true 4. …I would buy a yatch 5. … I could concentrate. 6. …I might wait before taking a decision. |
Task 6. Put the verbs in brackets in the right form.
1. If he were not such an outstanding actor, he (not to have) so many admirers.
2. If she (not to be) so absent-minded, she would be a much better student.
3. If you were not so careless about your health, you (to consult) the doctor.
4. If he (to work) hard, he would have achieved great progress.
5. If you spoke English every day, you (to improve ) your language skills.
6. If he did not read so much, he (not to know) English literature so well.
Task 7. Rewrite the Sentences using Second Conditionals.
Example: He doesn't have a passport, so he can't travel abroad. -> If he had a passport, he would travel abroad
1. She doesn't speak Spanish, so she can't communicate with the locals
2. They don't work hard, so they won't succeed in their career 3. If the company doesn't improve its products, it will lose customers.
4. We don't live in the city, so we can't go to concerts often.
5. If they don't save money, they won't be able to go on vacation.
6. They don't have enough experience, so they can't get the job
Task 8. 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.
Task 9. Put the verbs in brackets in the right form.
1. If it (to rain) tomorrow, our game will be cancelled.
2. If only I (to have) more pocket money, I could buy some new English books.
3. If she hadn't missed the bus, she (not to be) late for work.
4. If I (to live) two hundred years ago, I couldn't have spoken on the telephone.
5. If his friend (to be) in the mood to see a film, they would have gone to the cinema last night.
6. If they had remembered your address, they (to send) you a postcard.
Task 10. 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.
Task 11. Choose the correct options.
1. If I didn't have so much work on at the moment, I would / couldn't have accepted their invitation to go away for the weekend.
2. If we hadn't had that stupid argument, I suppose we might / wouldn't still be together now, but I'm not sure.
3. If he'd explained the situation better, they wouldn't do / could have done something to help.
4. I wouldn't / could have trusted him if he weren't so arrogant and aggressive.
5. If you hadn't told him about the money, everything might / couldn't still be OK.
6. If you knew more about him, you might / shouldn't have reacted differently.
Home task: Scan Qr-code and do the Task.