conditionals

Q1. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. You would probably have missed the mark if you had not taken the shot up close.

• 1) Second conditional
• 2) Third conditional
• 3) First conditional
• 4) Zero conditional

Solution

You would probably have missed the mark if you had not taken the shot up close. Third conditional The structure of the sentence is Would + have + past participle ... if + past perfect

Q2. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. We are going out this afternoon if the weather is good.

• 1) Third conditional
• 2) Zero conditional
• 3) Second conditional
• 4) First conditional

Solution

We are going out this afternoon if the weather is good. Zero conditional The structure of the sentence is Simple present ... if + simple present

Q3. Rewrite the sentence using the zero conditional. I will change the conditions of this place if you’ll elect me the governor.

Solution

I change the conditions of this place if you elect me the governor. The structure of the sentence is Simple present ... if + simple present

Q4. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. If you attend the class regularly, you will learn many new things.

• 1) Third conditional
• 2) Zero conditional
• 3) Second conditional
• 4) First conditional

Solution

If you attend the class regularly, you will learn many new things. First conditional The structure of the sentence is If + simple present ... will + infinitive

Q5. Complete the sentence with a conditional clause using the clues. There / watching / nothing __________, please switch off the TV. (Zero conditional)

Solution

If there is nothing you are watching, please switch off the TV.

Q6. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. I will recognise him immediately if he attends the party. 

Solution

I will recognise him immediately if he attends the party. The structure of the sentence is Wiill + infinitive... If + simple present ... Therefore, it is a first conditional.

Q7. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. If Mike had signed up for the competition he would have won it easily.

• 1) Second conditional
• 2) Third conditional
• 3) Zero conditional
• 4) First conditional

Solution

If Mike had signed up for the competition he would have won it easily. Third conditional The structure of the sentence is If + past perfect ... would + have + infinitive

Q8. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence. If they sang better, they would perform for the annual day.

Solution

If they sang better, they would perform for the annual day. Second conditional The structure of the sentence is If + simple past ... would + infinitive

Q9. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. I will establish a charity home if I win the prize.

Solution

I will establish a charity home if I win the prize. The structure of the sentence is Will + infinitive ... if + simple present It is therefore a first conditional.

Q10. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. I wouldn’t have spoken like that if I had known that she was listening.

• 1) Zero conditional
• 2) Third conditional
• 3) First conditional
• 4) Second conditional

Solution

I wouldn’t have spoken like that if I had known that she was listening. Third conditional The structure of the sentence is Wouldn’t + have + past participle ... if + past perfect

Q11. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. You may go if you promise to complete the homework at home.

• 1) Second conditional
• 2) Zero conditional
• 3) Third conditional
• 4) First conditional

Solution

You may go if you promise to complete the homework at home.  Zero conditional The structure is Simple present ... if + you + simple present

Q12. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. I will look into your complaint if it comes to my table.

• 1) Second conditional
• 2) Zero conditional
• 3) First conditional
• 4) Third conditional

Solution

I will look into your complaint if it comes to my table. First conditional The structure of the sentence is Will + infinitive ... if + simple present

Q13. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. He will be there in time for the trip if he finds the way to the station.

• 1) Third conditional
• 2) Second conditional
• 3) Zero conditional
• 4) First conditional

Solution

He will be there in time for the trip if he finds the way to the station. First conditional The structure of the sentence is Will + infinitive ... if + simple present

Q14. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. If I had the password, I would surely give it to you.

• 1) Zero conditional
• 2) Second conditional
• 3) First conditional
• 4) Third conditional

Solution

If I had the password, I would surely give it to you. Second conditional The structure of the sentence is If + simple past ... would + infinitive

Q15. State the type of the conditional clause in the sentence. If I were in the office I would receive the update.

• 1) Second conditional
• 2) First conditional
• 3) Zero conditional
• 4) Third conditional

Solution

If I were in the office I would receive the update. Second conditional The structure of the sentence is If + simple past ... would + infinitive

Q16. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. Jay won’t return home if he gets the job that he applied for.

Solution

Jay won’t return home if he gets the job that he applied for. The structure of the sentence is  if + simple present... Will + infinitive It is therefore a first conditional.

Q17. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence. I would drive to work every day if I owned a car.

Solution

I would drive to work every day if I owned a car. Second conditional The structure of the sentence is Would + infinitive ... if + simple past

Q18. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. If you look at the stars, you will experience a unique feeling of calmness.

Solution

If you look at the stars, you will experience a unique feeling of calmness. The structure of the sentence is if + simple present... Will + infinitive ...   It is therefore a first conditional.

Q19. Complete the sentence with a conditional clause using the clues. Get / time / enough ________ I would go for a run at the park. (Second conditional)

Solution

If I got enough time, I would go for a run at the park.

Q20. Rewrite the sentence using the third conditional. If you have finished reading the newspaper, pass it on to me.

Solution

If you had finished reading the newspaper, you would have passed it on to me. The structure of the sentence is If + past perfect ... would + have + past participle

Q21. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. If Sam saves enough money, he will be able to admit himself to the master’s programme.

Solution

If Sam saves enough money, he will be able to admit himself to the master’s programme. The structure of the sentence is If + simple present ... will + infinitive Therefore, it is a first conditional.

Q22. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence. If you read this book, you will find all your answers to your questions.

Solution

If you read this book, you will find all your answers to your questions. First conditional The structure is If + simple present ... will + infinitive

Q23. Complete the sentence with a main clause using the clues. If James went for a trek ________ all / he / carries / things. (Second conditional)

Solution

If James went for a trek, he would carry all his things along.

Q24. Complete the sentence with a conditional clause using the clues. Beach / go / I ________ I make it a point to visit the orphanage nearby. (Zero conditional)

Solution

If I go to the beach, I make it a point to visit the orphanage nearby.

Q25. Rewrite the sentence using the second conditional. If I work harder, I am sure I will be able to crack this code.

Solution

If I worked harder, I am sure I would crack this code. The structure is If + simple past ... would + infinitive

Q26. Complete the sentence with a conditional clause using the clues. Mike will get the cake _________ for / you / party / late. (First conditional)

Solution

Mike will get the cake if you are late for the party.

Q27. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. I would have been taller if I had taken up exercise seriously.

Solution

I would have been taller if I had taken up exercise seriously. The structure of the sentence is Would + have + past participle ... if + past perfect It is therefore a third conditional.

Q28. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence and state its type. You would notice the strokes of the thin brush if you looked at the painting closely.

Solution

You would notice the strokes of the thin brush if you looked at the painting closely. The structure of the sentence is Would + infinitive... If + simple past It is therefore a second conditional.

Q29. Complete the sentence with a conditional clause using the clues. The tiger attacks its prey only _______ hungry / it. (Zero conditional)

Solution

The tiger attacks its prey only if it is hungry.

Q30. Identify the conditional clause in the sentence. I will build my own house if the deal is finalised.

Solution

I will build my own house if the deal is finalised. First conditional