- •Conditionals
- •1. Match the If-clauses in the first column with the correct imperative from the other one. Make up sentences.
- •2. Finish the sentences so that they express habitual actions, beliefs or ‘universals’.
- •3. Match the halves of superstitions.
- •4. Choose one of the expressions below to complete the following sentences and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
- •5. Proofread the sentences if necessary.
- •6. Start hypothetical assumptions below with suppose, supposing, what if, imagine, say and answer the questions.
- •7. Complete the sentences putting the verbs in brackets into an appropriate form.
- •Past events with results in the present (Mixed conditional)
- •If smb. Had done X, y would be the result.
- •If smb. Were/had X, y would have been the result.
- •8. Complete the sentences using the model.
- •Advanced points
- •To make polite requests with the meaning ‘be willing to’
- •To emphasize the fact, you don’t approve of smb’s insisting on doing smth
- •To test someone’s willingness, ask for help and co-operation
- •1. Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals. The meaning of the sentences should stay the same.
- •2. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
- •3. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
Conditionals
1. Match the If-clauses in the first column with the correct imperative from the other one. Make up sentences.
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2. Finish the sentences so that they express habitual actions, beliefs or ‘universals’.
If glass is dropped…
If I eat too much …
If she is tired …
Whenever he sees her he …
If I travel a long distance …
If I go shopping …
If my socks are full of holes I …
If I feel sick I …
If I’m late I …
If he is happy he …
If she is frustrated she …
If she is embarrassed …
If I eat French fries …
If salt is spilt …
Children may get naughty if …
If I have a headache I …
If I run short of money …
If you want to loose weight …
If you hate airplane food …
If you show respect for people …
If you don’t blame others …
If you promise …
If in a fight …
3. Match the halves of superstitions.
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4. Choose one of the expressions below to complete the following sentences and put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.
unless in case provided (that) supposing without on condition that so / as long as given
I don’t anticipate any difficulty in reaching Brussels by Friday ___ the ferries (run) to schedule.
___ the support of my head of department, it (be) impossible for me to undertake this research.
He would only agree to drop legal proceedings against the magazine ___ the editor (publish) a formal apology.
___ your car breaks down in the desert, (can) you mend it yourself?
___ he can find a financial backer, his scheme (come) to nothing.
___ I have my health, I (not worry) about getting old.
You’d better carry a first aid kit ___ any untoward events (occur).
___ a favourable reception from the critics, the show (probably/run) for at least a year.
Goods will not be dispatched ___ they (pay) for in advance.
I will let you drive ___ you (have) a valid licence.
This is the telephone number of the hotel, where I (be supposed) to stay ___ you want to ring me up.
I’ll do what you say ____ the police (not inform).