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CONDITIONALS
CONDITIONAL TYPE 0
We use this type when we refer to scientific facts. Also, we use it when we refer to stupid or logical
facts too.
CONDITIONAL TYPE 1
We use this type when we negotiate, when we talk about probable results in the future.
!!! remember the modal verb can be: will, can, may, might, should…..!!!
CONDITIONAL TYPE 2
We use this type to refer to wished and hypotheses. The result is not very likely to occur.
If the teacher were a nice person, she wouldn’t give us so much homework
CONDITIONAL TYPE 3
We use this type when we refer to actions in the past. We use them to regret about these actions in
the past.
If my brother had been good this year, he could have got many presents this year.
WISH/ IF ONLY + PAST SIMPLE: I wish you were here/ if only the exam was easier
WISH/ IF ONLY + PAST PERFECT: She wished she had bought a lottery ticket
- I wish - I wish
2. She is so careless! 11. The computer was stolen because nobody saw
the thief.
- If only
- If someone
3. You press this button to stop the machine.
12. I really want you to stop smoking.
- If
- I wish
4. My advice is that you must go to the doctor.
13. He shouts so much, and it’s so annoying!
- If I
- I wish
5. I’m sorry I didn’t meet you at the station.
14. I didn’t have an umbrella with me and so I get
- If only wet.
6. It’s a pity you don’t like this food. - I wouldn’t
- I wish 15. I’ll call the police if you don’t leave me alone.
7. What a pity Mary didn’t remember to take the - Unless
camera.
16. In the snowy weather, we don’t go to the
- I wish Mary school.
8. You should tell them immediately. - If
- If I 17. Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able
9. She should have called her parents earlier. to move the table.
- I wish - If
3.-It is possible that your flight will be delayed, so take a book to read.
case
Take a book to read ......................................... delayed.
4.-John had better call the police if he notices any suspicious characters.
should
John had better call the police ...................................... any suspicious characters.
7.-They missed the turn because they didn't see the sign.
sign
Had ............................................, they wouldn't have missed the turn.
8.-The doctor warned him to quit smoking so that his health wouldn't deteriorate.
up
The doctor warned him that his health would deteriorate if ............................................. smoking.