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Conditionals & Wish/ If Only Conditionals: Conditional Type 0

This document discusses different types of conditionals and wishes/if only statements in English. It outlines 4 types of conditionals used to talk about facts, probable future events, wished or hypothetical situations, and past regrets. It also discusses the structure of wishes in the present, future, and past as well as complaints about present and future behaviors.

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Conditionals & Wish/ If Only Conditionals: Conditional Type 0

This document discusses different types of conditionals and wishes/if only statements in English. It outlines 4 types of conditionals used to talk about facts, probable future events, wished or hypothetical situations, and past regrets. It also discusses the structure of wishes in the present, future, and past as well as complaints about present and future behaviors.

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CONDITIONALS & WISH/ IF ONLY

CONDITIONALS

CONDITIONAL TYPE 0

We use this type when we refer to scientific facts. Also, we use it when we refer to stupid or logical
facts too.

IF/UNLESS + PRESENT SIMPLE, PRESENT SIMPLE

If you put your hand in a fire, you burn it.

CONDITIONAL TYPE 1

We use this type when we negotiate, when we talk about probable results in the future.

IF/UNLESS + PRESENT SIMPLE, MODAL VERB + INFINITIVE + COMP.

!!! remember the modal verb can be: will, can, may, might, should…..!!!

If we pass the b2 we should organize a super party!

CONDITIONAL TYPE 2

We use this type to refer to wished and hypotheses. The result is not very likely to occur.

IF/UNLESS + PAST SIMPLE, PAST MODAL + INFINITIVE + COMP.

If the teacher were a nice person, she wouldn’t give us so much homework

CONDITIONAL TYPE 3

We use this type when we refer to actions in the past. We use them to regret about these actions in
the past.

IF/UNLESS + PAST PERFECT, MODAL PERFECT + PARTICIPLE + COMP.

If my brother had been good this year, he could have got many presents this year.

WISH/ IF ONLY USES

WISHES IN THE PRESENT

WISH/ IF ONLY + PAST SIMPLE: I wish you were here/ if only the exam was easier

WISHES IN THE FUTURE

WISH/ IF ONLY + COULD + INFINITIVE: If only we could travel to Rome in summer

WISHES IN THE PAST

WISH/ IF ONLY + PAST PERFECT: She wished she had bought a lottery ticket

COMPLAINTS ABOUT PRESENT & FUTURE BEHAVIOURS

WISH/ IF ONLY + WOULD + INF: I wish you wouldn’t smoke in here


1. It was a mistake to go to England in winter. 10. I’m sorry but I can’t help you now.

- I wish - I wish

2. She is so careless! 11. The computer was stolen because nobody saw
the thief.
- If only
- If someone
3. You press this button to stop the machine.
12. I really want you to stop smoking.
- If
- I wish
4. My advice is that you must go to the doctor.
13. He shouts so much, and it’s so annoying!
- If I
- I wish
5. I’m sorry I didn’t meet you at the station.
14. I didn’t have an umbrella with me and so I get
- If only wet.
6. It’s a pity you don’t like this food. - I wouldn’t
- I wish 15. I’ll call the police if you don’t leave me alone.
7. What a pity Mary didn’t remember to take the - Unless
camera.
16. In the snowy weather, we don’t go to the
- I wish Mary school.
8. You should tell them immediately. - If
- If I 17. Without Jack’s help, I wouldn’t have been able
9. She should have called her parents earlier. to move the table.

- I wish - If

B2 - KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

1.-Paying in cash entitles you to a special discount.


provided
You are entitled to a special discount ................................................ in cash

2.-They didn't go on a picnic because it was raining heavily.


rain
But ........................................... , they would have gone on a picnic.

3.-It is possible that your flight will be delayed, so take a book to read.
case
Take a book to read ......................................... delayed.

4.-John had better call the police if he notices any suspicious characters.
should
John had better call the police ...................................... any suspicious characters.

5.-It would be foolish of him not to consider this opportunity.


if
It would be foolish of him ............................... this opportunity.
6.-With your encouragement, the players will improve.
long
The players will improve .......................................... them.

7.-They missed the turn because they didn't see the sign.
sign
Had ............................................, they wouldn't have missed the turn.

8.-The doctor warned him to quit smoking so that his health wouldn't deteriorate.
up
The doctor warned him that his health would deteriorate if ............................................. smoking.

9.-I'll call the police if the neighbours don't stop shouting.


stop
I'll call the police ................................... shouting.

10.-I learnt to swim because you encouraged me.


never
I ......................................... to swim if you hadn't encouraged me.

11.-He didn't win the race because he isn't a fast runner.


would
If he were a fast runner, he ............................ the race.

12.- I think you shouldn't tell anyone about it.


I
If ....................................., I wouldn't tell anyone about it.

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