Identify the conditional forms used in the followed sentences.
1If you pour oil on water, it floats.
Wrong!
The sentence describes a general fact, so the correct form is "Zero conditional".
2She will come if you invite her.
Wrong!
The sentence describes a real future possibility, so the correct form is "First conditional".
3She would have helped if you had asked more politely.
Wrong!
The sentence describes an unreal past result, so the correct form is "Third conditional".
4If you worked hard, you would pass.
Wrong!
The sentence describes an unreal or unlikely present situation, so the correct form is "Second conditional".
5If I were you, I wouldn’t do it.
Wrong!
The sentence gives advice about an unreal present situation, so the correct form is "Second conditional".
6If I had the time, I would come.
Wrong!
The sentence imagines an unreal present condition, so the correct form is "Second conditional".
7I would handle the situation better if I were in charge.
Wrong!
The sentence imagines a different present situation, so the correct form is "Second conditional".
8If you had run a bit faster, you would have won.
Wrong!
The sentence imagines a different result in the past, so the correct form is "Third conditional".
9I will buy a car if I get a raise.
Wrong!
The sentence describes a real future possibility, so the correct form is "First conditional".
Done.
Score: 0/9
Answers
- If you pour oil on water, it floats. — Zero conditional
- She will come if you invite her. — First conditional
- She would have helped if you had asked more politely. — Third conditional
- If you worked hard, you would pass. — Second conditional
- If I were you, I wouldn’t do it. — Second conditional
- If I had the time, I would come. — Second conditional
- I would handle the situation better if I were in charge. — Second conditional
- If you had run a bit faster, you would have won. — Third conditional
- I will buy a car if I get a raise. — First conditional
