Conditional Sentences and Wishes Flashcards
Conditional Sentences
True statement: If it snows, I _________________ (walk) to work.
Present true: If it snows, I walk to work.
NOTE: In conditional sentences that express true, factual ideas in the present/future, the simple present (not the simple future) is used in the “if” clause.
Conditional Sentences
Future: Water ____________ if the temperature reaches 32 degrees Farenheit.
Water freezes if the temperature reaches 32 degrees Farenheit.
Conditional Sentences
If I don’t eat breakfast every morning, I __________________(get) hungry during class.
If I don’t eat breakfast tomorrow morning, I get hungry during class.
Conditional Sentences: Untrue in the Present/Future
If I ________(have) enough time, I would watch TV.
had
Untrue in the Present/Future: the “If” clause is simple past, and the “result” clause is “would” + simple form.
Conditional Sentences: Untrue in the Present/Future
If I ________(have) enough money, I _______ buy a new car.
had, would
If I had enough money, I would buy a new car.
Conditional Sentences: Untrue in the Past
If I ________________ (had) enough time, I would have watched TV yesterday
had had
In sentences that are untrue in the past, the “if” clause is past perfect, and the “result” clause is “would have” + past participle.
Conditional Sentences: Untrue in the Past
If I ________________ (had) enough money, I ______________ (buy) a new car.
had had, would have bought
If I had had enough money, I would have bought a new car.
Conditional Sentences: Untrue in the Past
If I ________________ (had) applies, I ________________ (bake) an applie pie.
had had, would have baked
Untrue (contrary to fact) in the Present or Future
Which one describes the true situation?
If you had been here last night, you would have had a wonderful time.
A. you were here
B. you weren’t here.
If you had been here last night, you would have had a wonderful time.
B. you weren’t here.
Untrue (contrary to fact) in the Present or Future
Which one describes the true situation?
If I hadn’t been rule, Jenna wouldn’t have gotten angry.
A. I was rude
B. I wasn’t rude
If I hadn’t been rule, Jenna wouldn’t have gotten angry.
A. I was rude
Untrue (contrary to fact) in the Present or Future
Which one describes the true situation?
If Max had studied, he might have passed the test.
A. Max study
B. Max didn’t study
If Max had studied, he might have passed the test.
B. Max didn’t study
Untrue (contrary to fact) in the Present or Future
Which one describes the true situation?
If I had known the password, I would have given it to you.
A. I knew the password
B. I didn’t know the password
If I had known the password, I would have given it to you.
B. I didn’t know the password
Untrue (contrary to fact) in the Present or Future
Which one describes the true situation?
If Anna hadn’t been late, we coud have gone to the movie.
A. Anna was late
B. Anna wasn’t late
If Anna hadn’t been late, we coud have gone to the movie.
A. Anna was late
If I ________________ you, I would study for the test.
were
NOTE: It’s ALWAYS going to be “were” in the sentence of “If I were you…”
The sun isn’t shining. I wish the sun _____________________ right now.
were shining