First or second Conditional? Exercises

Look at “The forecast gives a realistic chance of snow tomorrow.”. Use if + present simple; will + base verb to express a future condition that the speaker presents as a real possibility. Complete sentence: “If it snows, the match will be cancelled.”.

Look at “I am not wealthy; imagine a different present. Use the ordinary hypothetical-present/future second-conditional pattern.”. Use if + past simple to express an imagined or unlikely present/future condition, not a past event. Complete sentence: “If I were wealthy, I would fund the library myself.”.

Look at “The station cannot move in reality. Use the ordinary hypothetical-present/future second-conditional pattern.”. Use would + base verb to express the imagined result of an unreal present/future condition. Complete sentence: “If the station were closer, I would walk to work.”.

Look at “The supplier may realistically confirm the order today.”. Use if + present simple; will + base verb to express a future condition that the speaker presents as a real possibility. Complete sentence: “If they confirm today, we will dispatch tomorrow.”.

Complete sentence: “If I owned this building, I would repair the lift.” Use if + past simple to express an imagined or unlikely present/future condition, not a past event. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.

Look at “I do not have a spare room at present. Use the ordinary hypothetical-present/future second-conditional pattern.”. Use would + base verb to express the imagined result of an unreal present/future condition. Complete sentence: “If I had a spare room, I would invite you to stay.”.

Complete sentence: “If Nora passes the driving test next week, she will apply for the job.” Use if + present simple; will + base verb to express a future condition that the speaker presents as a real possibility. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.

Look at “A genuine possibility: the ticket office may still have seats.”. Use if + present simple; will + base verb to express a future condition that the speaker presents as a real possibility. Complete sentence: “If there are seats left, we will buy two.”.

Complete sentence: “If we lived on an island, we would depend on ferries.” Use if + past simple to express an imagined or unlikely present/future condition, not a past event. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.

Look at “The speaker is not a pilot. Use the ordinary hypothetical-present/future second-conditional pattern.”. Use would + base verb to express the imagined result of an unreal present/future condition. Complete sentence: “If I were a pilot, I would study the weather charts daily.”.

Look at “The speaker has no influence over the timetable; this is hypothetical. Use the ordinary hypothetical-present/future second-conditional pattern.”. Use if + past simple to express an imagined or unlikely present/future condition, not a past event. Complete sentence: “If I controlled the timetable, I would add a later service.”.

Complete sentence: “If I were on holiday now, I would spend the morning by the lake.” Use would + base verb to express the imagined result of an unreal present/future condition. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.