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In the first conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + first form of the verb in the main clause. In the second conditional, we use a simple past in the if-clause and would/could/might + first form of the verb in the main clause. The relative pronoun who refers to people. It is the subject of the relative clause. In the second conditional, we use a simple past in the if-clause and would/could/might + first form of the verb in the main clause. In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if clause and would + first form of the verb in the main clause. In the second conditional, we use a simple past tense in the if clause and would + first form of the verb in the main clause. Was is possible here; however, were is considered more appropriate in type 2 conditional sentences. In the first conditional, we use a simple present tense in the if-clause and will + first form of the verb in the main clause. 1. What she said ...................... a lie.
2. If I get some time tomorrow, I ...........................
3. They live ............................ they can find work.
4. If she arrived in the morning, we ............................. a discussion with her.
5. People ............................. live alone are more likely to fall into depression.
6. If I had a lot of money, I ........................... my job.
7. .......................... he arrived, he started throwing tantrums.
8. If you didn’t learn maths at school, you ............................. find economics difficult.
9. If I knew her number, I ............................ it to you.
10. If I ....................... this trophy, I would make my nation proud.
11. If I ........................ rich, I wouldn’t work so hard.
12. You will be in trouble if they ............................... you.
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1. What she said is a lie.
2. If I get some time tomorrow, I will come.
3. They live where they can find work.
4. If she arrived in the morning, we could have a discussion with her.
5. People who live alone are more likely to fall into depression.
6. If I had a lot of money, I would quit my job.
7. As soon as he arrived, he started throwing tantrums.
8. If you didn’t learn maths at school, you would find economics difficult.
9. If I knew her number, I would give it to you.
10. If I won this trophy, I would make my nation proud.
11. If I were rich, I wouldn’t work so hard.
12. You will be in trouble if they recognize you.
