first conditional vs. second conditional - english lessons...
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first conditional vs. second conditional
In this exercise you will practise the difference between first conditional and second
conditional sentences.
Structure of the first conditional
positive negative question
If I see him, I'll (I will) tell
him.
If you don't hurry, you'll
miss the bus.
What will you do if there is
a problem?
Structure of the second conditional
positive negative question
If I had more time, I'd (I
would) travel more.
I wouldn't (would not)
refuse if you offered me
$10,000.
What would you say if you
met Queen Elizabeth?
If I were you, I'd leave the
job.
I wouldn't (would not) leave
the job if I were you.
Would you leave the job if
you were me?
Instructions: Decide whether the following sentences should be in the first or second
conditional and put the verb in brackets into the appropriate form.
He's coming to our offices tomorrow. If I (see) him, I'll give him the
message.
We (move) if we had the money. Unfortunately new houses are very
expensive in this area.
If I (be) a millionaire, I'd still work so that I didn't get bored.
If I (tell) you a secret, will you promise not to tell anyone?
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Do you think it would be better if I (wait) another week, or shall I sell my
shares in the company now?
If he causes any more problems, I (fire) him.
Would you mind if I (open) the window? It's really hot in here.
If I (lose) my job, I'd apply to join the police.
Where would you go if you (can) go anywhere in the world?
If you (see) her, say hello.
answers
see
would move
were / was
tell
waited
will fire
opened
lost
could
see