Ex.2 Соедините два высказывания в одно, как показано в образце

Дано: You don’t look after your car, and that’s the reason it gives you so much trouble. - If you looked better after your car, it wouldn’t give you so much trouble.

1.He eats too much, that’s why he’s fat.

2. The weather is so bad! We will not go to the country for the weekend!

3. My car is out of order. I can’t give you a lift.

4. I’m ill. I have to stay at home.

Ex.3 Supply the necessary form of the verb, making present – unreal conditions.

1. If I knew her well, I (speak) to her. 2. If he attended class regularly, he (make) good progress. 3. If she had more practice, she (speak) English better. 4. If we had the money, we (take) a trip to South America. 5. If he went to bed earlier, he (not feel) so tired. 6. If I knew English better, I (read) some English novels. 7.If he prepared his homework every day, he (get) better marks.

Ex. 4 Supply the necessary form of the verb, making present – unreal conditions.

1. If she (work) harder, she would get a better salary. 2. If I (know) how to drive, I would buy a car. 3. If he (not waste) so much time in class, he would make better progress. 4. If we (leave) right away, we could be there in an hour. 5. If I (have) the money, I would go to Mexico. 6. Naturally, if she (study) more, she would get better marks.

Ex.5 Supply the necessary form of the verb, making present – unreal conditions.

1. If I (be) you, I wouldn’t mention it to her. 2. If today (be) Sunday, I wouldn’t have to work. 3. If I (be) in your position, I would think twice before doing that. 4.If he (be) stronger, he could do that kind of work. 5. If today (be) a holiday, we could go to the beach. 6. If the weather (be) not so hot, I am sure she would feel better. 7. If John (be) here, he would help us with this work.

Ex.6 Supply the necessary form of the verb, making present – unreal conditions.

1. If George were with us, I (feel) more comfortable. 2. If they were really poor, they (not be) able to live as they do. 3. If I were in New York now, I (go) to some of the summer concerts. 4. If Helen were here, she (know) what to do. 4. If I were a millionaire, I (live) on the French Riviera. 5. If I were not so tired, I (help) you with that translation. 6. If I were you, I (tell) the truth.

Ex.7 Look at the difference between would/ could/ might:

If she had the time, he would see her more often. (certainty)

If she worked harder, she could do well. (ability)

If she bought an alarm clock, she might be more punctual. (possibility)

Make sentences in response to the situations:

Example: She can’t ring him because she hasn’t got his number. – If she had his number, she could ring him.

1. She can’t write to him because she hasn’t got his address.

2. Your friend doesn’t get enough exercise, that’s why he’s so unhealthy.

3. She can’t carry the case because it’s too heavy.

4. The doctor cannot examine you today as you haven’t made an appointment with him.

5. He speaks very quickly. Perhaps that’s why I can’t understand him.

6. He can’t see because he isn’t wearing his glasses.

Ex.8 Supply the correct form of the verb in brackets forming past-unreal conditions. Follow the example:

1. If he had studied (study) more, he would have passed his examinations.

2. If I (know) you were waiting for me, I (hurry) to get here.

3. If the weather (be) nice yesterday, we (go) for a walk.

4. If you (go) with us, you (see) a good show.

5. If I (take) a taxi, I (not miss) him.

6.If she (tell) the truth, I (be) less angry.

7.If they (invite) me, I (go) with them.

8.If you (go) with us, you (meet) her.

Ex.9 Accidents. The people in the doctor’s waiting room have all had accidents. Read what happened. Then make sentences with if, like this:

Mr Jones fell off his bicycle. He broke his arm. – If he hadn’t fallen off his bicycle, he wouldn’t have broken his arm.

1. Mrs King fell off a ladder. She broke her arm.

2. Mrs Fox dropped the iron. She burned her hand.

3. Mr Green fell down the stairs. He hurt his knee.

4. Miss Page didn’t fasten her seat belt. She broke her nose.