145 Exercises
Type 2 (A-B)
Comment on these situations. Use a type 2 conditional with would or could.
► Andrew is such a boring person because he works all the time.
You know, if Andrew didn't work all the time, he wouldn't be such a boring person.
► You can't take a photo because you haven't got your camera.
How annoying. // / had my camera, I could take a photo.
1 You can't look the word up because you haven't got a dictionary.
I'm sorry ............................................................................…………........……..
2 You don't write to your friends because you're so busy.
I've got so much to do...........................................................................................
3 You can't play tennis because your back is aching.
It's a nuisance. ................................................................................................... …
4 Claire won't marry Henry because she doesn't love him.
Of course, .................................................................................................. ……….
5 Nick can't find the way because he hasn't got a map.
Nick's lost, but ................. …………………………..............…………………
6 David has so many accidents because he's so clumsy.
You know, ..............................................................................................................
Type l and type 2 (A-C)
Complete the conversation. Put in the correct form of the verb. You may need to use will or would.
Matthew: I haven't forgotten your birthday, you know. If you like, (►) I'll book (1 / book) a table for
Thursday at our favourite restaurant. Emma: My birthday is on Wednesday, Matthew.
You're playing basketball then, aren't you? If you
cared for me, (1)…………………………….. (you / not / play) basketball on my birthday.
Matthew: What's the difference? If (2)………………………………. (we / go) out on Thursday, it'll be just
the same. If (3)………………………………. (I / not / play), I'd be letting the team down.
Emma: Yes, I suppose (4)………………………………...(it / be) a disaster if you missed one game. Well,
if (5)..........…………………. ....... (you / think) more of your friends than you do of me, you
can forget the whole thing.
Matthew: I just don't understand you sometimes, Emma.
Emma: If (6)………………………........... (you / think) about it, you'd understand. And 1 think
(7)………………………………(it / be) better if we forgot all about my birthday.
Matthew: Don't be silly, Emma. If you get into one of your bad moods,
(8) …………………………………(it / not / do) any good.
Emma: If you were interested in my feelings, (9) .................................. ………. (I / not / get) into a bad
mood.
Type l and type 2 (C)
What does the if-clause mean? Write a sentence with isn't or might.
? If this room was tidy, I could find things. The room isn't tidy.
? If we're late tonight, we can get a taxi. We might be late tonight.
1 If the phone was working, I could call you.
2 If it rains, can you bring the washing in?
3 If Mike was here, he'd know what to do.
4 If this spoon was silver, it would be worth a lot.
5 If Sarah calls, can you say I'll ring back?