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CONDITIONALS:

*Rephrase the following sentences so as the meaning stays the same:

1.In your position I should complain to the manager.


If………

2.They didn't invite her because they were still angry with her.
If they……….

3.His car was not repaired , so he had an accident.


If his car……..

4.Jane lost her bag because she was in a hurry.


If……..

5.I couldn't enter the house because I had lost my key.


If……..

6.You are asking these questions because you didn't listen to me.
If…..

7.Don't believe him whatever he may tell you.


If I……………

8.But for her , I wouldn't have succeeded.


If………….

9.He will answer your letter only if he gets it.


If………..

10.The weather is so bad that we cannot leave the house.


If………………………

11.I didn't go on the trip because I was busy.


If I…….

12.He won't pass the examination if he doesn't work harder.


Unless………..

13.If we don't leave immediately , we shall be late.


Unless………….
14.I will not go if you don't take the car.
Unless……………

15.What would you do if there were another flood.


Supposing………………

16.If Jean hadn't worked so hard, the project would have failed.
But for…………..

17.Dick is in hospital because a dog bit him


If a dog…………

18.If you missed the beginning, you can't really say you understood the play.
Unless…………..

19.If you do happen to see Mary, could you ask her to give me a call?
Should…………

20.The garden party won't take place if the weather stays bad.
Unless………………….

21.Without your help, I wouldn't have got the job.


If you………

22.If you want my advice,I wouldn't drink from that bottle.


If I ……

23.What would you do if there were an earthquake?


Supposing……….

24.If you do the shopping , I'll cook lunch.


You………..

25.What would you do if you found some buried treasure?


If you were …………

26.If Pauline hadn't been interested , the project would have been abandoned.
But for……….

27.If by any chance you find my wallet, could you let me know?
Should…..

28.I might be late. If so , start without me.


If I…………..
29.The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman.
If it hadn't……………

30.Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him.


If a detective……..

31.If Jane hadn't refused to work overtime , She would have got a promotion.
If it hadn't…………

32.If you left out that chapter, you can't really say you read the whole book.
Unless………

33.If you want my advice, I'd think twice About buying a car like that.
If I………

34.It Won't make any differenceif City score first,United will still win.
United will still win…………

35.If the painting is finished by Saturday , we'll pay you extra.


Finish……………

36.Provided your voice is audible ,the audience will get the point of this scene.
As long as the audience…………..

37.If you refuse to stop eating sweets , you can't expect to lose weight easily.
If you won't……………..

38.Without your help , I wouldn't have found the house.


If you …………..

39.Getting up early makes me feel hungry.


If……………..

40.If you missed the first half you can't really say you understood the film.
Unless………..

41.What would you do if you lost your job?


Supposing………..

42.If you pay me back the money you took , I won't tell the police.
Pay me back………….
43.Brenda is a star because a famous director saw her act in a school play.
If a famous …………..

*Rewrite each sentence so that it contains the word in capitals, and so that the meaning
stays the same:

1.I can't lift this table on my own. UNLESS


…………………………………………..

2.If you found the missing money , what would you do? WERE
……………………………………………………………………………..

3.If you see Tina by any chance , could you ask her to get in touch? SHOULD
…………………………………………………………………………………..

4. I haven't got an aspirin , so I can't give you one. IF


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5.If you do change your mind after all , let me know. SHOULD
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6.If you do have any free time , could you give me a ring? SHOULD
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7.We won't go away if the weather is bad. UNLESS


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8.I didn't have the money , so I didn't buy a new suit WOULD
………………………………………………………………………………..

9.If you hurry up , you won't be late. GOING


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10. If they offered you a job , would you accept? WERE


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11.If you are in London by any chance , come and see me. HAPPEN
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12.Without you , I would have given up years ago. BEEN


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13. If you insist on doing everything yourself , of course you feel tired! WILL
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14.Please take a seat and I'll inquire for you. WILL


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15.If you hadn't encouraged me , I would have given up. BUT


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16.But for Helen , the play would be a flop. WERE


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17.I don't have any scissors so I can't lend you any. IF


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