Explanation: Conditional sentences

Put in the verbs in brackets and form a Conditional sentence. Mind the negations in some sentences. Example: If we had taken the train, we ___________________ (not/to arrive) on time. Answer: If we had taken the train, we would not have arrived on time.

1) If they (to listen) carefully, they might hear the woodpecker.

2) If I had laid down on the sofa, I (to fall) asleep.

3) Susan could have worked as a model if she (to be) taller.

4) The soil (not/to dry out) if you water the plants regularly.

5) If you (to give) the young boy this stick, he'd hurt himself.

6) We (not/to take) the wrong tram if Ronaldo had asked the policewoman.

7) If the cat hides in the tree, the dog (not/to find) it.

8) The students would have solved the problem if they (to use) their textbooks.

9) If he washed his feet more often, his girlfriend (to visit) him more often.

10) Max (to read) the newspaper if he went by train.

Find the correct conditions (types of if-clauses). Mind the underlined verb forms.

1) If it rains, I 'll wear a raincoat. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

2) If we had taken enough water, we wouldn't have been thirsty. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

3) If the children were older, they would go to the party. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

4) Harry could fly to Helsinki if he had more money. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

5) If Mark does the washing up, his mother will have more time for him. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

6) What would you do if you saw a burglar? type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

7) We might have had a glass of hot chocolate if you had bought some milk. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

8) If I were you I should keep the secret. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

9) Ron would understand more if the teacher spoke clearly. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

10) If Doris had got up earlier, she wouldn't have been late for school. type I (probable condition) type II (improbable condition) type III (impossible condition)

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