Use
If sentences, also called conditional sentences, can be used with if at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence:
Beginning
If you send me the report by tomorrow, I will be ready for the meeting.
If we leave at 7am, we will be on time for the flight.
Middle
I will be ready for the meeting if you send me the report by tomorrow
we will be on time for the flight if we leave at 7am
Conditional 1
Conditional sentences with verbs in the present are used to describe things that we consider to be realistic. This is what we call Conditional 1:
Form
Positive sentence
If I see you I will give you the letter.
or
I will give you the letter if I see you.
Negative sentence
If I don’t see you I won’t be able to give you the letter.
or
I won’t be able to give you the letter if I don’t see you.
If you see the boss, tell him that I want to speak to him please
If you don’t give me the information soon, I won’t be in time to make the deadline.
Conditional 2
Conditional sentences with verbs in the past form are used to describe things that we consider to be hypothetical. This is what we call Conditional 2 – it is the equivalent of the German “Konjunktiv II “.
Note: The verb is only in the past form not in the past tense! It is simply describing hypothetical situations
Form
Examples:
If I won the lottery, I would give you some of the money.
I would give you some of the money if I won the lottery.
If I could help you, I would (or, I would help you if I could).
If you sent me the email with the information, I could pass it on to the production manager.
I would buy your products if you gave me a 10% discount.
when & if
When – German: wenn – When I see you, I’ll give you the letter. (Wenn ich dich sehe…)
If – German: falls – If I see you, I’ll give you the letter. (Falls ich dich sehe…)
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Question 1 of 21
1. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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If I see Peter, I (give) him the report.
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Question 2 of 21
2. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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If you (come) to London next month, we will have to meet up for a drink.
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Question 3 of 21
3. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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You won’t get the figures from them if you (not / remind) them again.
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Question 4 of 21
4. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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We will miss the flight if we (not / hurry up) .
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Question 5 of 21
5. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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If they (like) our offer, they will place an order with us.
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Question 6 of 21
6. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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If Mr Chen (want) to visit us in September, we will show him our new machinery then.
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Question 7 of 21
7. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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If our turnover were better, we (have) more money to invest in new production methods now.
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Question 8 of 21
8. Question
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We (open) a new plant in Africa if the political situation were more stable.
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Question 9 of 21
9. Question
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If I (have) more responsibility, I would reorganise the department.
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Question 10 of 21
10. Question
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We would place more orders with them if they (offer) more flexible payment options.
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Question 11 of 21
11. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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We could have the meeting tomorrow afternoon if you (not / have to) do the company tour with our visitors from Italy.
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Question 12 of 21
12. Question
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If I lost my job tomorrow, I (move) to Hamburg to find a new one.
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Question 13 of 21
13. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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If they (accept) our offer, they will place a substantial order with us.
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Question 14 of 21
14. Question
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I would not work so hard if I (not / like) my job.
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Question 15 of 21
15. Question
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If I were you, I (try) to solve this problem as soon as possible.
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Question 16 of 21
16. Question
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If I were you, I (learn) English as quickly as possible!
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Question 17 of 21
17. Question
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I will take some more English lessons if they (ask) me to give the presentation in English.
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Question 18 of 21
18. Question
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Peter will be very pleased if we (win) the contract.
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Question 19 of 21
19. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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I (not / apply) for the job if I did not have the relevant qualifications.
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Question 20 of 21
20. Question
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If you place orders of over 100 items, we (grant) you a discount of 5 per cent.
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Question 21 of 21
21. Question
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets
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I (change) quite a few things in the company if I were the boss.
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