(Second conditional) If Luke (live) in the UK, I (see) him more often. (Second conditional) If Julie (like) chocolate, I (give) her some. (Third conditional) If I (not go) to the party, I (not meet) Amanda. (Second conditional) If you (arrive) early, it (be) less stressful. (Third conditional) If we (not have) an argument, we (not be) late.ģ 3 Conditional exercise (first / second / third conditionals) 21. (First conditional) If she (go) to the library, she (study) more. (Third conditional) If Julie (not go) to Sweden, she (go) to Germany. (Second conditional) If you (not be) so stubborn, we (not have) so many arguments! 18. (Second conditional) If the children (be) in bed, I (be able to) have a bath. (Third conditional) If Luke (not sent) flowers to his mother, she (not be) happy. (Third conditional) If we (tidy) our flat, we (not lose) our keys. (First conditional) If John (drink) too much coffee, he (get) ill. (Second conditional) If José (not speak) good French, he (not move) to Paris. (Second conditional) If I (want) a new car, I (buy) one. (First conditional) If I (not go) to bed soon, I (be) tired in the morning.Ģ 2 Conditional exercise (first / second / third conditionals) 11. (First conditional) If the children (not eat) soon, they (be) grumpy. (Second conditional) If Lucy (have) enough time, she (travel) more. (First conditional) If the teacher (give) us lots of homework this weekend, I (not be) happy. (Third conditional) If the baby (sleep) better last night, I (not be) so tired. (First conditional) If she (not go) to the meeting, I (not go) either. (Second conditional) If she (have) her laptop with her, she ( ) me. (Third conditional) If the weather (not be) so cold, we (go) to the beach. (Third conditional) If the students (not be) late for the exam, they (pass). (First conditional) If we (not / work) harder, we (not pass) the exam. It would have been beautiful if it had worked.1 Conditional exercise (first / second / third conditionals) 1.People in Brighton will get upset if it rains tomorrow.I would have liked the book if it had been shorter.He will pass next time if he takes more lessons.Luke would have passed the exam if he had practiced more.We would be happier if we had more money.He gets very angry if you talk too loud.( First conditional) Alternatives: …if it is affordable, if it is cheap, if it is the right colour etc. I will get the new car if it is available.You would learn more if you studied hard.They will buy the textbook if you recommend it.If he had asked me for the pen, I would have given it to him.If you look at the picture closely, you will see more details.
If the motorway had been less busy, we would have got home sooner.
They will buy the textbook… ( to recommend).If he had asked me for the pen, ( to give)Ĭomplete the following sentences with an ‘if clause’, using the suggested verb and choosing the correct conditional.If you look at the picture closely, ( to see).If the motorway had been less busy, ( to get).If you eat too much chocolate, ( to get).If they cheated in the test, ( to report).If she had practiced speaking, ( to pass).If you read this English book, ( to learn).If it rains on their wedding day, ( to cancel).If we had taken the earlier train, ( to arrive).If you practice your English often, ( to improve).Conditionals Exercise 3Ĭomplete the following sentences, using the suggested verb and choosing the correct conditional. The questions are slightly more guided than exercises 1 and 2, with suggested verbs to use, but still provide room for creative answers. I have previously explained the basic rules of the conditionals, with initial exercises and answers, so this post is a brief revision exercise. The conditionals are a complicated area for learners of English, and require a lot of practise.