There are four types of conditional clauses. Can you identify them? Test your understanding of conditional clauses with this interactive grammar exercise.
1If I don't drink tea in the morning, I feel sick.
Wrong!
In the zero conditional, we use a simple present tense in both clauses.
2I will talk to her if I meet her.
Wrong!
In the first conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + infinitive in the main clause.
3I would have helped him if I had been there.
Wrong!
In the third conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
4If I were you I would get that car serviced.
Wrong!
In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would + infinitive in the main clause.
5I wouldn't be surprised if she got married soon.
Wrong!
In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would + infinitive in the main clause.
6If he arrives soon, we will go the movies.
Wrong!
In the first conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + infinitive in the main clause.
7If I had the time, I would bake a cake.
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In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if-clause and would + infinitive in the main clause.
8I would have handled the situation differently, if I had been in your place.
Wrong!
In the third conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
9If you had tried harder, you would have succeeded.
Wrong!
In the third conditional, we use a past perfect tense in the if-clause and would have + past participle in the main clause.
10If the team fails, the coach will be held accountable.
Wrong!
In the first conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + infinitive in the main clause.
11If you had asked me, I would have told you.
Wrong!
12If you had studied at a good college, you might have received a better job offer.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- If I don’t drink tea in the morning, I feel sick. Zero conditional
- I will talk to her if I meet her. First conditional
- I would have helped him if I had been there. Third conditional
- If I were you I would get that car serviced. Second conditional
- I wouldn’t be surprised if she got married soon. Second conditional
- If he arrives soon, we will go the movies. First conditional
- If I had the time, I would bake a cake. Second conditional
- I would have handled the situation differently, if I had been in your place. Third conditional
- If you had tried harder, you would have succeeded. Third conditional
- If the team fails, the coach will be held accountable. First conditional
- If you had asked me, I would have told you. Third conditional
