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Conditionals are sentences with two clauses: an ‘if' clause and a main clause.
Four basic conditional structures are used in English.

Second Conditional	Imaginary events that are probably not going to happen.
If	+Past Simple	+Would + Infinitive
If	I saw an accident	I would call a doctor.
If	he had more money	he would buy a new car.
If	she worked harder	her results would improve.

Note : Sometimes we use could or might instead of would. For example : If we invited the author, he might come. If we ordered a larger quantity, we could ask for a reduction. Conditional Structures Zero Conditional: Ex: If you see an accident, call an ambulance. First Conditional: Ex: If I see an accident, I will call an ambulance. Second Conditional: Ex: If I saw an accident, I would call an ambulance. Third Conditional : Ex: If I had seen the accident, I would have called an ambulance. Enter the correct form of the verb in brackets in the sentences below. 1) If it rains tomorrow, we (cancel) the picnic. 2) If my English was better, I (find) a better job. 3) If we invited Paul and Mary, perhaps they (accept). 4) If you lose your wallet, (report) the loss to the police. 5) If John had missed his flight, what (happen)? 6) If Emma was late for work, I'm sure her boss (be) angry. 7) If I win a lot of money, I (buy) a new house for my parents. 8) If you find the missing cat, (call) the owner. 9) If I had found your number, I (invite) you. 10) If he stopped smoking, his health (improve).

Monday, April 20, 2015