FIRST & SECOND CONDITIONAL First Conditional. (Real situations) Condition Present Simple.

. Result Future (WILL) It is used to talk about things that will happen in the future if something else happens first. Examples: 1 If I study hard, I will pass the exam. 2 If its sunny tomorrow, well go to the beach. Remember: Unless = if not If we dont protect the environment, many animals and plants will be endangered. = Unless we protect the environment, many animals and plants will be endangered. Second Conditional. (Hypothesis) Condition Past Simple. Result would+ infinitive. Its used to talk about a hypothetical situation or to give advice. Examples: If I were you, I would eat less sugar. You smoke a lot. You would be healthier if you didnt smoke. Im very tired. If I werent so tired, I would go to the party. Im not rich. If I were rich, I would buy a yacht.

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PRACTICE 1. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the First or Second Conditional. 1. You live too far away. If you __________________________ (not live) so far away, we ___________________ (visit) you more often. 2. If he _____________ (come) tomorrow, I _______________ (give) him your message. 3. Look at the time! If we _____________ (not hurry), we ____________ (not be) in time. 4. Sorry, I must go. I _________________ (stay) to dinner if I _____________ (not be) in a hurry. 5. If I ________________ (be) you, I ____________________ (ask) him to do it. 2. Rewrite the following sentences using unless. Example: If you dont finish your homework, I wont let you go out. Answer: Unless you finish your homework, I wont let you go out. 1. If you dont take more exercise, you will get fatter. 2. We wont go to the party if they dont invite us. 3. If he doesnt get a job, he wont have money for a holiday.