Zero conditional first conditional second conditional third conditional mixed conditionals. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. Third conditional answers remember you can use had or d and would or d. Mixed conditionals are conditionals where the tense in the main clause is different from the tense in the conditional clause also called ifclause click here for stepbystep rules, stories and exercises to practice all english tenses.
A wonderful powerpoint presentation on the conditionals if clauses. First and second conditionals exercise 1 put the verb. How to use second, third and mixed conditional clauses in. Exercise instructions use the words in brackets to comple. Third conditionals and mixed conditionals learn english. Decide if they are impossiblehypothetical or possible and form a conditional sentence for each one.
The first conditional has the present simple after if, then the future will in the other clause. Preparation make enough copies of the worksheet for the number of students in your class. Would you have done the same if you had been during the time of. This sometimes means criticizing people or pointing out their mistakes. Conditionals first, second, third advanced english. Lesson on 4 conditionals zero, first, second, third. If youd been a bit more careful, you wouldnt have cut yourself. I didnt know it was her birthday so i didnt give her a card. Esl conditionals conversation cards for speaking zero. Decide which conditional is best for the following sentences and put the words in brackets into the correct form. Where possible, try to use other modal verbs instead of will or would, for example can, could, might, may.
These types of conditions are used in three types of sentences, called first, second and third conditional sentences. They are great for speaking and listening practice with your students in upper intermediate to advanced esl classrooms. If she had studied, she would have passed the exam. Zero, first, second, third and mixed conditionals you can see a full explanation of type 0, type 1, type 2 and type 3 conditional with examples mixed conditionals we use mixed conditionals if we want to mix talking about the present and the past in the same sentence. It explains the grammar and then provides some exercises. Table with examples and rules for each conditional in english zero, first, second, third, mixed.
Students english file students site intermediate plus third edition grammar file 4 4b first and second conditionals. This grammatical structure can be a little harder to use than the grammar of zero, first, and second conditionals. If global warming continues, temperatures rise even higher. If you hadnt been late, we wouldnt have missed the bus. In this grammar worksheet conditionals are used in dialogues and a monologue. Lesson a third conditional 2 english file students. But really, it is not difficult if you learn the structure. What might you have spent it on, and what would the results have been. In this exercise you will practise the zero, first, second and third conditionals exercise instructions. Zero, first, second, and third conditional if, would. In this exercise you will practise the third conditional in english.
Aim to revise and reinforce the difference between conditional structures. This happens in second and third conditionals unreal conditionals. Complete with the first conditional we use the first conditional to talk about future events that are likely to happen. If i won the lottery, i would travel around the world.
The third conditional has a unique grammar pattern. Learn about the second conditional and third conditional in english. They describe the result of something that might happen in the present or future or might have happened but didnt in the past. Worksheet 2 8 second conditional 1 complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Change direction read the first sentence and then write two more sentences, changing the sentence from a first conditional to a second and third conditional, keeping with the same theme as the first.
Conditionals table 0, 1st, 2nd, third, mixed conditional. Would you have invested in the moon landings, or would you have saved the money for things down here on earth. Conditional exercise first second third conditionals. Activity students categorize sentences into groups according to their structure. Here is the grammar formula for third conditional statements. Ill teach you when we use them, and what the structures are. Mixed types multiple choice choose the correct option. Other modal verbs can also be used instead of would might, may could mixed conditionals. English esl conditionals worksheets most downloaded 741. Second, third and mixed conditionals discussion questions student b 1. In mixed conditionals, the time between the first and second clause is not the same. My last lesson covered zero and first conditionals, so today we are going to look at the last 3 types. This set is a must to reinforce difficult grammar and.
If people stopped using cars completely, there be much less pollution. Conditional sentences rewrite the following sentences. If id known it was her birthday, i would have given her a card. Third conditional grammar worksheet third conditional sentences describe alternate results of past events. First and second conditionals exercise 1 put the verb in the correct form to complete each sentence in the first or second conditional. A good set of exercises practising all types of conditionals in context. First and second conditional lingua house innovation in learning tm a a a a english grammar 4 practice 3 look at the situations below. If they had gone to bed early, they wouldnt have woken up late. If we had arrived earlier, we would have seen john.
Zero conditional first conditional second conditional third conditional mixed conditionals home. There are 4 main types of if sentences in english, often called conditional sentences. Learn all about the third conditional, used for hypothetical past situations. May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. If i had been more careful, i might not have broken the glass. Conditionals zero,1st,2nd,3rd,mixed if clauses youtube. All conditionals mixed conditionals, alternatives to if. Conditional sentences rewrite the following sentences using the first and second conditional. Second and third conditionals by zmarques again three types of exercises. He will start by introducing the zero conditional and will conclude with the third conditional. English grammar practice exercise, upperintermediate advanced level.