Grammar - Unit 7

Question 1

zero conditional

Answer 1

to describe a general truth

if + present simple + present simple

if you heat water, it boils

Question 2

first conditional

Answer 2

to describe what is possible or likely in the present or future

if + present simple + future

she’ll be absolutely thrilled if it turns out that you can go back to Australia in November

Question 3

second conditional

Answer 3

• to talk about something
• to give advice

if + past simple/continuous + would/could/etc. + infinitive

• if I was/were in your shoes, I’d seriously consider emigrating
• I’d try and eat less bread if I were you

Question 4

third conditional

Answer 4

to describe something in the past that could have happened but didn’t or that shouldn’t have happened but did

if + past perfect + would/could/etc. + have + past participle

I wouldn’t have said anything about it if I’d had any idea he would make such a fuss

Question 5

mixed conditionals

if + 3rd conditional + 2nd conditional

Answer 5

if clause: referring to the past
main clause: referring to the present or future

if I had finished my law degree, I would probably be a lawyer now

Question 6

mixed conditionals

if + 2nd conditional + 3rd conditional

Answer 6

if clause: referring to the present or future
main clause: referring to the past

If I were a man, they would have given me the job