- •Тема 10. If I were president... Conditional sentences. Zero Conditional: Certainty (the condition always has the same result)
- •First Conditional: a real possibility (the condition will happen in the future)
- •Second Conditional: Imaginary Present or Unlikely Future (unreal possibility or dream)
- •1. Complete the sentences with some advice!
- •2. Combine the sentences, using the words in brackets.
- •3. Make sentences for the following situations.
- •4. 0 Or 1st Conditionals.
- •5. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
- •6. Comment on the following situations with if (expressing regret).
- •7. Work in pairs. Form conditional sentences using the information in these sentences (1–6). Notice the time of each action or situation and result.
- •6. Healthcare - If I were president, I’d…
- •8. Pollution - If I were president, I’d…
- •9. Immigration - If I was president, I would…
- •10. Alcohol and Cigarettes - If I was president, I’d…
Second Conditional: Imaginary Present or Unlikely Future (unreal possibility or dream)
IF |
condition |
result |
OR |
result |
IF |
condition |
|
past simple |
WOULD + Infinitive |
WOULD + Infinitive |
|
past simple |
|
If |
I married Mary |
I would be happy. |
I would be happy |
if |
I married Mary. |
|
If |
Ram became rich |
she would marry him. |
She would marry Ram |
if |
he became rich. |
|
If |
it snowed next July |
would you be surprised? |
Would you be surprised |
if |
it snowed next July? |
|
If |
it snowed next July |
what would you do? |
What would you do |
if |
it snowed next July? |
Would can be replaced by should, could or might.
Third Conditional: Imaginary Past (no possibility)
IF |
condition |
result |
OR |
result |
IF |
condition |
|
past perfect |
WOULD HAVE + past participle |
WOULD HAVE + past participle |
|
past perfect |
|
If |
I had known, |
I would have helped. |
I would have helped |
if |
I had known. |
|
If |
I had known, |
I could have helped. |
I could have helped |
if |
I had known. |
|
If |
I had known, |
I might have helped. |
I might have helped |
if |
I had known. |
|
If |
you had known, |
you should have helped. |
you should have helped |
if |
you had known. |
Приклади вправ на граматику:
1. Complete the sentences with some advice!
E.g.: If you had hiccups, hold your breath for twenty seconds.
you should try sipping water slowly.
1. If you have a nosebleed, …
2. If you spill red wine on a carpet, …
3. If you get dandruff, …
4. If you have a hangover, …
5. If you can’t get asleep, …
6. If you can’t stop biting your nails, …
7. If you have a migraine, …
8. If you broke your arm, …
9. If someone fainted, …
2. Combine the sentences, using the words in brackets.
E.g.: I’ll pay you back. I’ll get some money. (as soon as)
I’ll pay you back as soon as I get some money.
1. I want to speak to you. You’re going out. (before)
2. I’m going to read a lot of books. We’ll be away on holiday. (while)
3. I’ll get in touch. I’ll get back. (as soon as)
4. Would you like a cup of tea? You’re going to work. (before)
5. I’ll tell you our news. I’ll see you. (when)
6. I won’t speak to her. She’ll say sorry. (until)
7. Let’s phone Jack now. It’ll be too late. (before)
8. Don’t go without me. I’ll be ready. (until)
9. I’ll give you a ring. We’ll get back from holiday. (after)
10. Can you feed the cats? We’ll be away on holiday. (while)