Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1If we ............... time after class, we'll finish the project together.
Wrong!
In a real possible future condition, use the present simple after if, so "have" is correct.
2If I lived closer to the office, I ............... cycle to work every day.
Wrong!
For an unreal present situation with if + past simple, use would in the result, so "would" is correct.
3If the shop ............... still open tonight, we can buy some bread.
Wrong!
This is a real possible condition about tonight, so use present simple after if: "is".
4If I were the manager, I ............... change the holiday policy.
Wrong!
With an unreal condition such as if I were, use could for an unreal ability or possibility, so "could" is correct.
5Unless you ..............., you'll miss the last bus.
Wrong!
Unless means if not; for a real future warning, use the present simple after unless, so "hurry" is correct.
6I don't have a car, but if I had one, I ............... drive to the beach this weekend.
Wrong!
The phrase I don't have a car shows the condition is unreal now, so use "would" in the result.
7If it ............... tomorrow, we'll move the picnic indoors.
Wrong!
A possible weather condition for tomorrow uses present simple after if, so "rains" is correct.
8If she knew the answer, she ............... tell us.
Wrong!
If she knew the answer describes an unreal present situation, so the result uses "would".
9If you ............... Tom at lunch, please ask him to call me.
Wrong!
For a real possible future condition after if, use the present simple, so "see" is correct.
10If I were a little taller, I ............... reach the top shelf.
Wrong!
The speaker is imagining being taller, so use "could" for the unreal result.
11As soon as the meeting ..............., I'll send you the notes.
Wrong!
In a future time clause after as soon as, use the present simple, so "finishes" is correct.
12If I ............... have so much homework, I would go out with you tonight.
Wrong!
For an unreal present condition, use past simple after if, so "didn't" is correct.
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Answers
- If we have time after class, we’ll finish the project together.
- If I lived closer to the office, I would cycle to work every day.
- If the shop is still open tonight, we can buy some bread.
- If I were the manager, I could change the holiday policy.
- Unless you hurry, you’ll miss the last bus.
- I don’t have a car, but if I had one, I would drive to the beach this weekend.
- If it rains tomorrow, we’ll move the picnic indoors.
- If she knew the answer, she would tell us.
- If you see Tom at lunch, please ask him to call me.
- If I were a little taller, I could reach the top shelf.
- As soon as the meeting finishes, I’ll send you the notes.
- If I didn’t have so much homework, I would go out with you tonight.