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…Third Conditional - Exercises ………………

B1
1. Fill the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets to make third conditional
sentences.
a) If I ________________ (hear) the weather forecast, I _________________ (take) an umbrella with me.
b) If I _________________(listen) to her, this _________________ (not happen).
c) You _________________ (drop) the vase if you _________________ (be) more careful.
d) If _________________ (see) her, I _________________ (say) hello.
e) They _________________ (catch) a taxi if they _________________ (have) enough money.
f) If he _________________ (not/be) so nervous, he _________________ (not/fail) the exam.
g) I _________________ (go out) last night if I _________________(not/be) so tired.
h) If I _________________(have) a camera with me, I _________________ (take) a lot of photos.
i) If I _________________ (know) you were in hospital, I _________________ (visit) you.

2. Match the two halves to make sentences.

1) I'd have gone climbing ... a) if she had shouted.
2) If my keys had been on the table, ... b) I would talk to her more.
3) We would have heard her ... c) I wouldn't have bought it.
4) They'd never have seen her ... d) if the weather hadn't been so bad.
5) If I'd known it was stolen, ... e) if she hadn't been wearing a red scarf.
6) If she were more friendly, ... f) I wouldn't do it.
7) If you'd reminded me, ... g) I wouldn't have forgotten.
8) If it was dangerous . ... h) I would have noticed them.

3. Rewrite the following sentences. Use the third conditional.

a) You were very rude, that’s why she got upset.
If…
b) I had a good time because you were there with me.
If…
c) Lisa missed the bus. As a result, she was late for work.
If…
d) She didn’t follow my advice, so she didn’t make a profit.
If…
e) He refused because you didn’t ask him nicely.
If…
f) You didn’t put the milk in the fridge, so it went bad.
If…
g) I didn’t check the bill. Therefore, I didn’t see the mistake.
If…
h) You acted foolishly, so you didn’t get that job.
If…
i) The dog bit him because he panicked.
If…
j) Peter ate three chocolate bars and then he had a terrible stomach ache.
If…
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