If I took a career break, _.ĭiscuss the following questions with your group.ġ. **Notice that we can’t say “ I’ll can” or “ I’ll must.”įill in the blanks to create second conditional sentences.ġ. If there is a lot of traffic tonight, _.ģ. I might miss my country if I traveled a lot for work.Īfter going over the first and second conditional forms, have students do the practice exercises and conversation questions below.įill in the blanks to create first conditional sentences.ġ. If I had millions of dollars, I wouldn’t have to work. **Note: When we use the verb “to be” in the second conditional, we prefer to use “were” for all subjects. If I were ** you, I would talk to her about it. Result clause – would, might, could (plus the base form of a verb) Used to express improbable or impossible PRESENT situations and their results. They won’t take a long lunch break if they are busy today. I might arrive late if I don’t leave right now. If I have time today, I will go running after work. Result clause – will, going to, might, may (plus the base form of a verb) Used to express real or very possible FUTURE situations and their results. For a more complete handout on conditionals, including mixed conditionals, see this conditionals guide. If she changed careers, it might be difficult at first.Īfter going over the difference in meaning between the sentences, give students a copy of the following chart and go over the difference between the first and second conditional.
If we hired more people, we’d need more space. If she changes careers, it might be difficult at first. If we hire more people, we’ll need more space. Ask students which sentences are about real situations, and which sentences are about hypothetical, unlikely situations. Ask students to identify the difference in meaning between the sentences in the two columns. More downloads: speakspeak.To begin this lesson on the first and second conditional, show students the chart below. Where would you go if you (can) could go anywhere in the world? 10. Would you mind if I (open) opened the window? It's really hot in here. If he causes any more problems, I (fire) will fire / ‘ll fire him.
Do you think it would be better if I (wait) waited another week, or shall I sell my shares in the company now? 6. If I (tell) told you a secret, will you promise not to tell anyone? 5. If I (be) were/ was a millionaire, I'd still work so that I didn't get bored. 2. We (move) would move / ‘d move if we had the money. Unfortunately new houses are very expensive in this area. He's coming to our offices tomorrow. If I (see) see him, I'll give him the message. Intermediate grammar exercise: first vs. second conditional, ex. 1 Where would you go if you (can) _ go anywhere in the world? 10. Would you mind if I (open) _ the window? It's really hot in here. If he causes any more problems, I (fire) _ him. Do you think it would be better if I (wait) _ another week, or shall I sell my shares in the company now? 6. If I (tell) _ you a secret, will you promise not to tell anyone? 5. If I (be) _ a millionaire, I'd still work so that I didn't get bored. 2. We (move) _ if we had the money. Unfortunately new houses are very expensive in this area. He's coming to our offices tomorrow. If I (see) _ him, I'll give him the message. Intermediate grammar exercise: first vs. second conditional, ex. 1 English grammar practice exercise, intermediate This exercise focuses on the difference between first conditional and second conditional sentences.Įxercise instructions Decide whether the following sentences should be in the first or second conditional, and put the verb in brackets into the appropriate form.
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