Identify the Conditional Sentence Type – Exercise 1

Task No. 1150

Find the correct conditions (types of if-clauses).

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Conditional Sentences – A Summary

1 If it is cold, I'll wear a coat and scarf.
Clue
Probable Condition so First Conditional Sentence. Main clause WILL WEAR, If clause Present Simple IS
2 If we had bought a map, we wouldn't have got lost.
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Impossible Condition so Third Conditional Sentence. Main clause WOULDN'T HAVE GOT, If clause Past Perfect - HAD BOUGHT
3 If the children were older, they could go on the rollarcoaster.
Clue
Improbable Condition so Second Conditional Sentence. Main clause COULD GO, If clause Past Simple - WERE
4 Sean could fly to Madrid if he had more money.
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Improbable Condition so Second Conditional Sentence. Main clause COULD FLY, If clause Past Simple - HAD
5 If Jake helps with the housework, his mother will have more time for him.
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Probable Condition so First Conditional Sentence. Main clause WILL HAVE, If clause Present Simple HELPS
6 What would you do if you saw a murder?
Clue
Improbable Condition so Second Conditional Sentence. Main clause WOULD DO, If clause Past Simple - SAW
7 We might have had a glass of wine if you had bought some money.
Clue
Impossible Condition so Third Conditional Sentence. Main clause MIGHT HAVE HAD, If clause Past Perfect - HAD BOUGHT
8 If I were you, I would see a doctor.
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Improbable Condition so Second Conditional Sentence. Main clause WOULD SEE, If clause Past Simple - WERE
9 We would understand more if the teacher spoke slowly.
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Improbable Condition so Second Conditional Sentence. Main clause WOULD UNDERSTAND, If clause Past Simple - SPOKE
10 If John had got up earlier, he wouldn't have been late for work.
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Impossible Condition so Third Conditional Sentence. Main clause WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN, If clause Past Perfect - HAD GOT