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Conditional Sentences

Conditional sentences are used to express hypothetical or imagined situations and their potential outcomes. Understanding how to form and use conditional sentences is important for effective communication and to convey your intended meaning. It is also relevant for success in the TOEFL exam.

Understanding and correctly using conditional sentences will allow you to express hypothetical situations and their potential outcomes accurately. In the TOEFL exam, you may encounter questions that test your knowledge of conditional sentences, such as completing sentences with the appropriate conditional structure or understanding the meaning in context.

Remember to pay attention to verb tense and word order when constructing conditional sentences. By practicing and familiarizing yourself with different conditional structures, you can confidently express hypothetical situations and improve your overall language proficiency.

Exercise-1

Complete the sentences with the verb in the parentheses.

Answers

1- If I have enough apples, I will bake an apple pie this afternoon.
2- If I had enough apples, I would bake an apple pie this afternoon.
3- I will fix your bicycle if I have a screwdriver of the proper size.
4- I would fix your bicycle if I had a screwdriver of the proper size.
5- I will make a tomato salad for the picnic tomorrow if the tomatoes in my garden are ripe.
6- I would make a tomato salad for the picnic tomorrow if the tomatoes in my garden were ripe.
7- Jack would shave today if he had a sharp razor.
8- Jack will shave today if he has a sharp razor.
9- Sally always answers the phone if she is in her office.
10- Sally would answer the phone if she were in her office right now.
11- I would not be a student in this class if English were my native language.

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Exercise -2

Complete the sentences with the verb in the parentheses.

Answers

1- If I have enough money, I will go with you.
2- If I had enough money, I would go with you.
3- If I had had enough money, I would have gone with you.
4- If the weather is nice tomorrow, we will go to the zoo.
5- If the weather were nice today, we would go to the zoo.
6- If the weather had been nice today, we would have gone to the zoo.
7- If Sally is at home tomorrow, I am going to visit her.
8- Jim isn’t home right now. If he were at home right now, I would visit him.
9- Linda wasn’t at home yesterday. If she had been at home yesterday, I would have visited her.
10- If I were you, I would buy a new bicycle.
11- If my train is late, I will take a taxi.
12- He would have been a doctor now if he had finished his medical studies.
13- I could understand your friend from Italy if he spoke more slowly.
14- If you went to London, you might see the Queen.
15- What would you do if you lived here all the time, as we do?

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Exercise-3

Write a sentence with if…
Example: We don’t visit you very often because you live so far away. — If you didn’t live so far away, we’d visit you more often.

Answers

1- If he spoke clearly, people would understand him.
2- If the book weren’t expensive, I would buy it.
3- If we could afford it, we would go out more often.
4- If it weren’t raining, we could have lunch in the garden.
5- If I didn’t have to work tomorrow evening, I could meet you.
6- If you found a wallet in the street, what would you do with it?
7- I must hurry. My friend will be annoyed if I am not on time.
8- I didn’t realize that Gary was in the hospital. If I had known he was in the hospital, I would have gone to visit him.
9- If the phone rings, can you answer it?
10- I can’t decide what to do. What would you do if you were in my position?
11- If you had enough money to go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
12- I’m glad we had a map. I’m sure we would have gotten lost if we hadn’t had one.
13- The accident was your fault. If you had driven more carefully, it wouldn’t have happened.
14- I can’t take much exercise because I don’t have enough free time. If I had more free time, I could.

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Exercise-4

Fill the gaps in the sentences using the words given.

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Answers

1- If I had more money, would you marry me?
2- He wouldn’t help you if he didn’t like you.
3- You’ll find the machine is quite simple to operate if you look at the manual.
4- Wouldn’t your parents be proud if they could see you now?
5- If I don’t revise thoroughly, I may fail my test.
6- If you wanted to buy someone a really good present, what sort of thing would you look for?
7- You’d have a lot more friends if you weren’t so mean.
8- How would you feel if you were in my position?
9- Would you change your job if you could?
10- If I hadn’t arrived, they wouldn’t have known what to do.
11- If I lend you this book, will you take great care of it?
12- If road travel weren’t cheaper than rail travel in this country, we wouldn’t have so many traffic jams.
13- If we don’t protect wildlife now, there will be nothing left for future generations.
14- If people had realized that smoking was dangerous when they were young, they wouldn’t be having serious health problems now.
15- If she hadn’t failed that exam, she wouldn’t have met her future husband.

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Exercise-5

Put the verb into the correct form.
Example: If I knew (know) her number, I would telephone her. I wouldn’t buy (not buy) that coat if I were you.

Answers

1- If I had a cigarette, I would give you one but I’m afraid I haven’t.
2- This soup would taste better if it had more salt in it.
3- If you didn’t go to bed so late every night, you wouldn’t be so tired all the time.
4- I wouldn’t mind living in England if the weather were better.
5- I’d help you if I could but I’m afraid I can’t.
6- If I were you, I wouldn’t marry him.
7- We would happily buy that house if it weren’t so small.
8- If you went to bed earlier, you wouldn’t be so sleepy in the morning.
9- She would lose weight if she ate fewer sweets.
10- If the meat were a little more done, this would be an excellent meal.
11- This apartment would be perfect if it were a little larger.
12- If my daughter were here, I would be very happy.
13- If you found a job abroad, would you take it?
14- If I decided to apply, would you give me a reference?
15- What would happen to car manufacturers if we all rode bicycles?

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Exercise-6

Put the verb into the correct form.
Example: They would be rather offended if I didn’t go to see them. (not/go)

Answers

1- If you took more exercise, you would feel better.
2- If I were offered a job, I think I would take it.
3- I’m sure Amy will lend you the money. I’d be very surprised if she refused.
4- If I sold my car, I wouldn’t get much money for it.
5- A lot of people would be out of work if the factory closed down.
6- What would happen if I pressed that red button?
7- Liz gave me this ring. She would be very upset if I lost it.
8- Mark and Carol are expecting us. They would be disappointed if we didn’t come.
9- Would Tim mind if I borrowed his bicycle without asking him?
10- If somebody walked in here with a gun, I’d be very frightened.
11- I’m sure Sue would understand if you explained the situation to her.

Exercise-7

Put the verb into the correct form.
Example: If I knew his number, I would phone him. (know)

Answers

1- I wouldn’t buy that coat if I were you.
2- I would help you if I could, but I’m afraid I can’t.
3- We would need a car if we lived in the country.
4- If we had the choice, we would live in the country.
5- This soup isn’t very good. It would taste better if it weren’t so salty.
6- I wouldn’t mind living in England if the weather were better.
7- If I were you, I wouldn’t wait. I would go now.
8- You’re always tired. If you didn’t go to bed so late every night, you wouldn’t be tired all the time.
9- I think there are too many cars. If there weren’t so many cars, there wouldn’t be so much pollution.

Exercise-8

Write a sentence with if for each situation.
Example: I wasn’t hungry, so I didn’t eat anything. — If I’d been hungry, I would have eaten something.

Answers

1- If the driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
2- If I had known that George had to get up early, I would have woken him up.
3- If Jim hadn’t lent me the money, I wouldn’t have been able to buy the car.
4- If Margaret hadn’t been wearing a seat belt, she would have been injured.
5- If you had had breakfast, you wouldn’t be hungry now.
6- If I had had some money on me, I would have gotten a taxi.
7- If I had known you were in the hospital, I would have gone to visit you.
8- If he had missed his train, he would have been late for his interview.
9- I wouldn’t have forgotten if you hadn’t reminded me.
10- If I had had your address, I would have sent you a postcard.
11- It would have been quicker if I had walked.
12- If I were tired, I would go home now.
13- If I had been tired, I would have gone home earlier.

Exercise-9

Complete the sentences.
Example: Liz is tired all the time. She shouldn’t go to bed so late. — If Liz didn’t go to bed so late, she wouldn’t be tired all the time.

Answers

1- It’s rather late. I don’t think Ann will come to see us now. I’d be surprised if Ann came.
2- I’m sorry I disturbed you. I didn’t know you were busy. If I’d known you were busy, I wouldn’t have disturbed you.
3- The dog attacked you, but only because you provoked it. If you hadn’t provoked the dog, it wouldn’t have attacked you.
4- I don’t want them to be upset, so I’ve decided not to tell them what happened. They would be upset if I told them what happened.
5- Unfortunately, I didn’t have an umbrella and so I got wet in the rain. I wouldn’t have got (so) wet if I’d had an umbrella.
6- Martin failed his driving test last week. He was very nervous and that’s why he failed. If he hadn’t been (so) nervous, he wouldn’t have failed.

Exercise-10

Fill in the blanks a suitable word. (A) will (B) won’t (C) would (D) wouldn’t

Answers

1- If you won lots of money, the correct answer is C) would. This is because winning lots of money refers to a hypothetical or unreal situation, so we use “would” to indicate the conditional nature of the statement.

2- If the students were studying, the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. This is because “disturb” is a negative action in this context, and we use “wouldn’t” to express that we would not perform the action.

3- If you make so much noise, the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. Similar to the previous question, making noise is a negative action, and we use “wouldn’t” to indicate that the action of being able to sleep would not happen.

4- They would have to hurry or they would miss the train, so the correct answer is C) would. This sentence refers to a conditional situation in which hurrying is necessary to avoid missing the train.

5- They would have missed the last bus if they had hurried, so the correct answer is C) would. This sentence also presents a hypothetical situation in the past, and “would” is used to indicate the result of not hurrying.

6- If I were you, I would buy a new bicycle, so the correct answer is C) would. This sentence describes a hypothetical situation, and “would” is used to express a possible action in that situation.

7- If she had locked all the doors, the burglars wouldn’t have got in, so the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. This sentence refers to a past condition, and “wouldn’t” is used to indicate the negative outcome that would not have occurred.

8- If my train is late, I would take a taxi, so the correct answer is C) would. This sentence presents a possible action in response to a conditional situation.

9- He must build a strong boat, otherwise he wouldn’t be able to sail round the world, so the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. This sentence describes a negative outcome that would result if the condition is not fulfilled.

10- If you are a good girl, I will buy you some chocolate, so the correct answer is A) will. This sentence expresses a positive outcome based on the condition being met.

11- I won’t finish the work if you don’t help me, so the correct answer is B) won’t. This sentence indicates the negative outcome of not receiving help.

12- If only they would arrive on time, the correct answer is C) would. This sentence expresses a desire for a specific outcome to occur.

13- You won’t understand unless you listen carefully, so the correct answer is B) won’t. This sentence indicates the negative outcome of not listening carefully.

14- If he hadn’t cut his finger, it wouldn’t have hurt for weeks, so the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. This sentence describes a negative outcome that would not have occurred if the condition was not met.

15- I will give you $5 if you do me a favor, so the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. This sentence presents a conditional situation where a positive outcome depends on performing the favor.

16- If Chris didn’t fall in love with Jane, he wouldn’t give her flowers, so the correct answer is D) wouldn’t. This sentence indicates the negative outcome of not falling in love.

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Exercise-11

Correct mistakes in these sentences.

Answers

1- If he had studied more, he would have been able to pass the exam.
2- He would have signed his name in the corner if he had painted that picture.
3- Ben would have studied medicine if he had been admitted to a medical school.
4- If water freezes, it becomes a solid.
5- If you put too much water in rice when you cook, it gets sticky.
6- If Jim’s family meets Karen, I am sure that they would like her.
7- If we had had the money, we would have bought a new stereo system.
8- If Barbara were really my friend, she would call me once in a while.
9- If children are healthy, they will learn to walk at about eighteen months old.
10- If they have a good sale, I will stop by on my way home.
11- If you make your bed in the morning, your room looks better when you come back in the afternoon.
12- If the neighbors hadn’t quieted down, I would have had to call the police.
13- If Mr. Harris is single, I could introduce him to my sister.
14- If orange blossoms are exposed to very cold temperatures, they wither and die.
15- We will wait if you want to go.
16 If Judy didn’t drink so much coffee, she wouldn’t be so nervous.

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Exercise-12

Define whether the sentences below are True (T) or True (F). Correct mistakes.

Answers

1- F, If he had not tried to jump over the stream, he would not have broken his leg.
2- F, If he were taller, he would be a good basketball player.
3- F, If my apartment were larger, I would not have to move.
4- F, If he were ready, we would begin the lesson.
5- T
6- F, If Betty had driven more carefully, she would not have had that accident.
7- F, If I finish studying, I will go to the movies with you.
8- T
9 F, If Bob had practiced playing tennis more, he would not have lost the game.
10- F, If he had been here earlier, I would have seen him.
11- T
12- F, If you take a trip this summer, where will you go?
13- F, If Bob had received his check on time, he would certainly have bought a new suit.
14- T
15- T

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Exercise-13

Write sentence with I wish ….
Example: I don’t know many people (and I’m lonely). I wish I knew more people.

Answers

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Exercise-14

Put the verbs in the parentheses into the correct form. Example: I feel sick. I wish I hadn’t eaten so much cake. (I/not/eat)

1- I’m fed up with this rain. I wish it would stop raining.
2- It’s a difficult question. I wish I knew the answer.
3- I should have listened to you. I wish I had taken your advice.
4- I wish Ann were here. She’d be able to help us.
5- Aren’t they ready yet? I wish they would hurry up.
6- It would be nice to stay here. I wish we didn’t have to go now.
7- When we were in London last year, we didn’t have time to see all the things we wanted to see. I wish we had had more time.
8- It’s freezing today. I wish it weren’t so cold, I hate cold weather.
9- What I said was stupid. I wish I hadn’t said anything.
10- It was a terrible film. I wish we hadn’t gone to see it.
11- You’re always tired. I wish you wouldn’t go to bed so late.
12- My brother is in California on vacation, but I wish he were here so that he could help me repair my car.

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Exercise-15

Write a sentence with I wish … for each situation. Example: You’ve eaten too much and now you feel sick. — I wish I hadn’t eaten so much.

Answers :

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Exercise-16

Define whether the sentences below are True (T) or False (F).
Correct mistakes.

Answers :

1- F, I wish Sarah were here now.
2- I wish you would listen to me. – T
3- F, I wish I had more money.
4- F, I wish it weren’t so cold today.
5- I wish the weather would change. – T
6- I wish you wouldn’t complain all the time. – T
7- F, I wish everything weren’t so expensive.
8- F, I wish that it were true.
9- Bill wishes that she were more interested in his work. – T
10- I wish that he were here. – T
11- F, Gary wishes that he weren’t working on Sunday.
12- F, She wishes that the trip were over.

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Exercise-17

Complete each sentence using as if.

Answers :

1- Brian is a terrible driver. He drives as if he were the only driver on the road.
2- I’m 20 years old, so please don’t talk to me as if I were a child.
3- Steve has only met Nicola once but he talks about her as if she were a close friend.
4- It was a long time ago that we first met but I remember it as if it were yesterday.
5- Norman doesn’t know everything, but he talks as if he knew everything.
6- I’m not a child, but sometimes you talk to me as if I were a child.
7- She doesn’t know me, so why did she smile at me as if she knew?
8- He’s not my boss, but sometimes he acts as if he were.
9- Josh is treated fairly but he felt as if he were not.
10- The Brownes are just as poor as we are, but they spend money as if they were millionaires.
11- Sheila and Brendan aren’t even engaged yet, but Sheila talks about Brendan as if they were already married.

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Exercise-18

Define whether the sentences below are True (T) or False (F).Correct mistakes.

Answers :

1- T
2- F, My father wishes that he didn’t have to retire at sixty-five.
3- F, The farmer wished that he didn’t lose money on his cotton crop.
4- T
5- F, The doctor wishes that he had more free time to play golf.
6- F, Each of her children wishes that they didn’t ignore the advice that she gave them.
7- F, I wish that I were earning more money and working less time.
8- F, My mother wishes that my father did more work around the house.
9- T
10- F, My friend Dorothy wishes she were still living in Paris.
11- F, Steven wishes that he had a bigger apartment.
12- T
13- F, The actor wishes he were not required to perform every evening.
14- T
15- F, Bob wishes that he had bought that house last spring.
16- F, I wish I were living in a warmer climate.