If I had, If we went etc

Exercises
1. Re-write the following phrases using if I had, as in the example:
(enough money) I would buy a Ferrari
If I had enough money, I would buy a Ferrari.
a)
b)
c)
d)

(enough money) I would buy a big house.

(a broken arm) I would go to the Doctor.
(enough time) I would go to Australia for a month.
(Friday night off) I would go out.

2. Re-write the following phrases as in the example:

If/Spanish/speak Spanish well
If I were Spanish, I would speak Spanish well.
a)
b)
c)
d)

If/rich/buy a big house.

If/ugly/be single.
If/a parent/have responsibilities.
If/ a politician/change the world.

3. Re-write the following phrases in the conditional, as in the example:

I dont know the answer. If I did, I would tell you.
If I knew the answer, I would tell you.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

I dont live in a big city. If I did, I would go to the theatre.

I dont speak French. If I did, I would go to France on holiday.
I dont have much money. If I did, I would live in New York.
I dont study hard. If I did, I would speak Spanish well.
I dont have a pet dog. If I did, I would take it for a walk every day.
I dont want to go out. If I did, I would go to a nightclub.
I dont play cards. If I did, I would play poker.
I dont enjoy my work. If I did, I would be happier.

4. Correct the following sentences where necessary:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

If I had two houses, I would rent one of them out.

If I know the answer, I would tell you.
If I have the money, I would lend it to you.
If I had a car for sale, I sell it to you.
If I trained every day, I would be a good football player.
If I were Scottish, I would be a native English speaker.
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g) If I were rich, I will buy a gold watch.

h) If I were shy, I wouldnt have many friends.

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Answers
1. Re-write the following phrases using if I had, as in the example:
a)
b)
c)
d)

If I had enough money, I would buy a big house.

If I had a broken arm, I would go to the Doctor.
If I had enough time, I would go to Australia for a month.
If I had Friday night off, I would go out.

2. Re-write the following phrases as in the example:

a)
b)
c)
d)

If I were rich, I would buy a big house.

If I were ugly, I would be single.
If I were a parent, I would have responsibilities.
If I were a politician, I would change the world.

3. Re-write the following phrases in the conditional, as in the example:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

If I lived in a big city, I would go to the theatre.

If I spoke French, I would go to France on holiday.
If I had a lot of money, I would live in New York.
If I studied hard, I would speak Spanish well.
If I had a pet dog, I would take it for a walk every day.
If I wanted to go out, I would go to a nightclub.
If I played cards, I would play poker.
If I enjoyed my work, I would be happier.

4. Correct the following sentences where necessary:

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)

If I had two houses, I would rent one of them out.

If I know knew the answer, I would tell you.
If I have had the money, I would lend it to you.
If I had a car for sale, I would sell it to you.
If I trained every day, I would be a good football player.
If I were Scottish, I would be a native English speaker.
If I were rich, I will would buy a gold watch.
If I were shy, I wouldnt have many friends.

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