4B GRAMMAR first and second conditionals
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use contractions
where possible.
1 You have to dress smartly to make a good You won’t make a good impression at the interview
impression at the interview. if you don’t dress smartly.
2 She can’t work in France because she doesn’t If she spoke French, she would be able to work /
speak French. could work in France.
3 She needs to attend all the lectures to pass She the course unless she
the course. all the lectures.
4 I need to get a part-time job because I don’t If I more money, I
have any money. to get a part-time job.
5 He doesn’t enjoy teaching very much because He teaching more if the
the pupils are so badly behaved. pupils so badly behaved.
6 I need to get a grant so I can pay the I the course fees if I
course fees. a grant.
7 I think you should try to get a new job. If I you, I
to get a new job.
8 You’ll need to have a good CV to get You an interview unless you
an interview. a good CV.
9 You have good references, so it should be It easy to get a job if you
easy to get a job. good references.
10 I can’t help you – I don’t have time. If I time, I
you.
ACTIVATION
Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. Compare with a partner.
If the weather’s bad this weekend,… If I had more time,…
If I get better at English,… If I lost my phone,…
I’ll be really happy if… I’d enjoy my job (or course) more if…
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