First and second conditionals

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Grammar points » B1 Grammar lessons and exercises » First and second conditionals

 Exercises  Explanation

Exercises: 1 2 3

Exercise 2
Choose the correct form for each gap below to make either the first or the second conditional.

 
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1 If your boss ________, you might lose your job. Choose TWO correct options

a. finds out

b. would find out

c. found out

 If your boss finds out (first conditional) = 'I think it is probable that he finds out'.
 If your boss found out (second conditional) = 'I think it is NOT probable that he finds out'.

2 We _______ the keys if we don't look for them.

a. will never find

b. 'd never find

c. never find

 First conditional: If/unless + present  (,)  future/imperative/modal verb (can, must, should, might, may)

3 Shall we go to the beach if the weather ______ OK?

a. is

b. were

c. was

 First conditional: If/unless + present  (,)  future/imperative/modal verb (can, must, should, might, may)

4 If we both saved enough money, we ______ go to Japan.  Choose TWO correct options

a. could

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  Second conditional: If/unless + past  (,)  would/could/might + infinitive

5 If you ______ the job, you should tell her.

a. didn't want

b. don't want

c. won't want

 First conditional: If/unless + present  (,)  future/imperative/modal verb (can, must, should, might, may)

6 We couldn't afford the house even if we both ______ double our salaries.

a. earn
b. would earn

c. earned

 Second conditional: If/unless + past  (,)  would/could/might + infinitive

7 You ______ it more interesting if you paid more attention. Choose TWO correct options

a. will find

b. might find c. would find

 Second conditional: If/unless + past  (,)  would/could/might + infinitive

8 I ______ you my secret unless you _____ me yours.

a. won't tell / tell

b. wouldn't tell / tell

c. told / would tell

 First conditional: If/unless + present  (,)  future/imperative/modal verb (can, must, should, might, may)

9 Do you think he ______ if we invited him.

a. will come
b. come

c. would come

 Second conditional: If/unless + past  (,)  would/could/might + infinitive

10 It ______ better if you ______ a bit of salt. Choose TWO correct options

a. would taste / added

b. should taste / would add

c. will taste / add

 It would taste better if you added a bit of salt. (=second conditional)

 It will taste better if you add a bit of salt. (=first conditional)

Exercises: 1 2 3

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