- •Other ways of making a conditional sentence.
- •Activities.
- •1. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate tense.
- •2. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
- •If you should have time, could you give me a ring?
- •3. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase.
- •4. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
- •If you work so much, you will get tired.
- •8. Decide whether each sentence is grammatically possible or not.
- •9. Translate into English.
- •If only your parents could be here too.
- •10. Translate into English.
- •11. Translate into English.
2. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
a) If you do have any time free, could you give me a ring ? SHOULD
If you should have time, could you give me a ring?
b) We won’t go away if the weather is bad. UNLESS
c) I didn't have the money so I didn't buy a new suit. WOULD
d) I regret not studying hard last term. ONLY
e) If you hurry up, you won't be late. GOING
f) If they offered you the job, would you accept? WERE
g) If you are in London by any chance, come and see me. HAPPEN
h) Without you, I would have given up years ago. BEEN
i) If you insist on doing everything yourself, of course you feel tired! WILL
j) Please take a seat, and I'll inquire for you. WILL
3. Complete each sentence with a suitable word or phrase.
a) That was a narrow escape! If I had fallen down, I would have broken my leg.
b) If it hadn't....................,....................................................gone out for a walk.
c) If you....................................................................., then I'd like it back please.
d) I...............................................................if Harry didn't win the competition!
e) Unless Brenda........................................................, .......................lose the race.
f) If you......................................................................see Mary, give her my love.
g) I wouldn't accept the job, even................................................................to me.
h) If I were.........................................................loved you, what would you say?
i) Thanks for your help with the garden. I..........................................otherwise.
j) But for Sally, Jim.................................................................................drowned.
4. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
a) Working so much will make you tired.
If you work so much, you will get tired.
b) I regret drinking so much last night!
If only
c) What would you do if there was an earthquake?
Supposing
d) If you do the shopping, I'll cook lunch.
You
e) What would you do if you found some buried treasure?
If you were
f) If Pauline hadn't been interested, the project would have been abandoned. But for
g)If by any chance you find my wallet, could you let me know?
If you happen
h) I might be late. If so, start without me.
If I
i) The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman.
If it hadn't
j) Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him.
If a detective '.
5. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals.
a)Don't take this job if you don't really want it. UNLESS
Don't take this job unless you really want it.
b)I wasn't tall enough to reach the shelf. TALLER
c)I won't sell the painting, not even for Ј1000. IF
d)If the ship sank, what would you do? WERE
e)If you should notice what's on at the cinema, let me know. HAPPEN
f)If you hadn't encouraged me, I would have given up. BUT
g)Although it is a good car, it is expensive. IF
h) If you insist on smoking so much, of course you feel ill. WILL
i) I don't have any scissors so I can't lend you any. IF
j) But for Helen, the play would be a flop. WERE
6. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
a) It's a pity your parents can't be here too.
