Conditional Sentences – Second Condition

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb provided.

1. It’s Monday today, but if it (be) Saturday, I (go) to the beach.

2. I don’t have any money now, but if I (have) some, I (lend) it to you.

3. I have to work tomorrow, but if I (be) free, I (go) shopping with you.

4. Amy can only speak one language, but if she (can) speak two languages, she
(apply) for a job at the Multicultural Center.

5. Sue doesn’t know how to knit. If she (know) how to knit, she (make)
a sweater for you for your birthday.

6. I don’t own a pair of skis. If I (have) skis, I (go) skiing with you tomorrow.

7. I can’t understand what he’s saying. If he (speak) more clearly, I

(understand) more.

8. We are not going to buy that house, but if it (be) a little cheaper, we
(buy) it.

9. He is not going to pass his exam. If he (study) harder, he (pass).

10. John has a lot of car accidents. If he (drive) more carefully, he

(have) fewer accidents.

11. Beth eats a lot of junk food. If she (eat) healthier food, she (lose)
weight.

12. Robert smokes a lot. If he (quit) smoking, his cough (get) better.

13. Frank is always tired. If he (go) to bed earlier every night, he

(feel) much better.
Directions: Choose the correct verb tense in each of the following sentences.

1. If I were hungry, I a sandwich.

2. I would buy a new car if I more money.

3. If he his homework everyday, he would get better marks.

4. If our parents were here, they us what to do.

5. I would help her if she me.

6. If I found a $20 dollar bill on the street, I it.

7. I to your party on Saturday if I didn’t have to work.

8. I would call them if I their telephone number.

1. a) make b) will make c) would make

2. a) had b) have c) will have

3. a) does b) did c) will do

4. a) told b) would tell c) tell

5. a) will ask b) asked c) asks

6. a) will keep b) kept c) would keep

7. a) came b) would come c) will come

8. a) knew b) know c) will know

 Conditional Sentences – Second Condition

A. Matching Exercise

Match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right.

1. If I were hungry... A. if I were bald.

2. If I were thirsty... B. if the neighbors were very noisy.
3. I would go to the dentist... C. I would take it again.
4. I would buy a wig... D. if I came to work late again.
5. I would quit my job... E. I would eat something.
6. If I saw a bad car accident... F. if I had to work overtime every day.
7. I would move... G. I would move to Mexico.
8. If I spoke Spanish... H. I would make some lemonade.
9. If I failed the course... I. I would call an ambulance.
10. The boss would fire me... J. if I had a tooth ache.

B. Sentence Completion

Complete the following sentences using your own words.

1. If I had some free time, .

2. I would move to a bigger apartment if .

3. If I had a bike, .

4. I would walk to school everyday if .

5. I would go to the doctor if .

6. If I had a roommate, .

7. If I knew his name, .

8. If I had a dog,
Second Conditional – What’s your Advice?

Directions: Read the following situations and then give advice using the second condition.

ex. Your friend eats a lot of junk food and sweets and then complains that he is fat.
If you ate healthier, you wouldn’t have a problem with your weight.

1. Andrea doesn’t pay attention in class. Then she doesn’t understand the homework.

2. Bob is always late because he doesn’t wear a watch.

3. Maria is not a good tennis player because she never practices.

4. Father always burns the dinner because he doesn’t set the timer on the oven.

5. Johnny’s mom often gets mad at Johnny because he doesn’t pick up his toys.

6. Ben gets a lot of speeding tickets because he drives too fast.

7. Andrew coughs a lot because he smokes.

8. Claire doesn’t feel good because she doesn’t exercise.

9. Betty can never take a vacation because she spends all her money on new clothes.

10. Kevin doesn’t get good grades because he doesn’t study much.