Grammar Practice

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Conditional Sentences – First Condition (Future Possible)
Verb Tenses in First Conditional Sentences

Directions: Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences.

1. If she goes to the birthday party, she a present. a) takesb) will takec) take
2. I the doctor if my stomach still hurts tomorrow. a) will callb) calledc) call
3. She will do the exercise again if she a lot of mistakes. a) will makeb) makesc) make
4. If they practice a lot, they the game. a) wins b) win c) will win
5. I will take my umbrella if it tomorrow. a) rains b) rainingc) will rain
6. She will marry him if he her. a) will askb) askc) asks
7. If we go out tonight, we the door. a) will lockb) are lockingc) lock
8. I will make a sandwich if I hungry. a) beb) will bec) am

Directions: Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb provided.

1. If Robert GOES (go) to bed late, he WILL SLEEP (sleep in).

2. If he (sleep in), he (miss) his bus.
3. If he (miss) the bus, he (be) late for work.
4. If he (be) late for work, his boss (be) angry.
5. If Robert’s boss (be) angry, he (fire) him.
6. If Robert (lose) his job, his girlfriend (get) upset with him.
7. If Robert’s girlfriend (get) upset again, she (break up) with him.
8. If she (break up) with him, he (be) lonely.
9. If Robert (feel) lonely, he (call) some friends.
10. If Robert (call) his friends, they (ask) him to their party.
11. If Robert (go) to the party, he (drink) too much beer.
12. If Robert (drink) too much beer, he (need) a ride home.
13. If Robert (need) a ride home, he (have to) stay until the end of the party.
14. If Robert (stay) until the end of the party, he (get) home very late.
15. If Robert (get) home late, he (go) to bed late.

And you know what will happen if Robert goes to bed late again!

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First Conditional – Negative Sentences

Complete the following sentences with the correct tense of the verbs provided.

1. We WON’T PLAY (not/play) tennis tomorrow if it RAINS (rain).

2. She (let) the children play in the house if they (not/make) too much noise.

3. If we (not/hurry), we (miss) our plane.

4. The bee (not/sting) you if you (not/move).

5. If you (not/speak) louder, no one (hear) you.

6. We (be) late if we (not/take) the car.

7. If it (not/be) hot tomorrow, we (not/go) to the beach.

8. If you (not/take) your umbrella, you (get) wet.

9. You (not/pass) your test if you (not/study) harder.

10. If he (not/ find) a job soon, she (not/marry) him.

11. They (not/forgive) you if you (not/say) you’re sorry.

12. The bank (not/lend) you money if you (not/have) a good job.

13. If you (not/clean) your room, your mother (not/let) you go to

the movie tonight.

14. If you (not/quit) smoking, you (get) sick.

15. You (not/be able) to sleep if you (watch) that horror movie.

16. If you (not/set) your alarm clock, you (not/wake) up on time.

17. You (not/improve) if you (not/practice).

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1- Read the article about the origin of two superstitions and write True or False.

"A broken mirror gives you seven years of bad luck."

In ancient Greece, it was common for people to consult "mirror seers," who told their fortunes by
analyzing their reflections. Divination was performed with the help of water and a looking glass (mirror).
This was called catoptromancy. The mirror was put into the water and a sick person was asked to look
into the glass. If his image appeared distorted, he would to die soon; if it was clear, he would live."
In the first century A.D., the Romans added a twist to the superstition. At that time, it was believed that.
A distorted image resulting from a broken mirror meant seven years of ill-health and misfortune, rather
than death.

"A black cat crossing your path is lucky/unlucky."

Many cultures agree that black cats are powerful omens but do they signify good or evil?

The ancient Egyptians loved all cats, and it was there that the belief began that a black cat crossing your
path brings good luck. This positive reputation was different in Europe in the early seventeenth century
in England. King Charles I had a black cat as a pet. When the cat died, King Charles lamented that his
luck was gone. The day after the cat’s death he was arrested and charged with high treason.
During the Middle Ages, in many other parts of Europe people thought black cats were the "familiars," or
companions, of witches, or even witches themselves in disguise, and that a black cat crossing your path
was an indication of bad luck, a sign that the devil was watching you. This was a strong belief held by the
Pilgrims when they came to America, perhaps explaining the strong association between black cats and
witchcraft that exists in the country to this day.

1- The Ancient Greeks used water or a mirror to see their future. ______
2- For the Romans, a sick person would die if his image was distorted. ______
3- For different cultures black cats are always evil. _____
4- For King Charles I his black cat was good luck. _____
5- For some people in the Middle ages, a black cat was a witch. _____

2- What do these words from the text mean? Match the words and its definition.

1- Seers a- way, road.

2- Soon b- someone who can tell your fortune
3- Twist c- the practice of magic
4- Path d- in a short time
5- witchcraft c- a change, a different meaning

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