L. 10.1
Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence describing an unreal condition in the present. Use the correct
forms of the verbs in parentheses.
Ex:
If she
knew
(know) where it was, she would tell (tell) us.
1. If I ____________________ (be) younger, I ____________________ (try) bungee-jumping.
2. If I ____________________ (stop) smoking, my family ____________________ (be) very happy.
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Ex:
If I
could do
(do) in two things at once, I would get a lot more accomplished.
3. If he were my son, I ____________________ (not let) him drive the car.
4. If he runs five miles, he ____________________ (be) really tired.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the sentence that describes reality. Complete the sentence that describes a wish.
Ex:
I left my dictionary at home.
I wish that I hadn't left my dictionary at home.
5. My parents didn't travel before they had kids.
They wish that ____________________.
6. I can't swim a half mile.
I wish that ____________________.
7. We have to go home now.
I wish that ____________________.
8. I don't have a flashy watch.
I wish that ____________________.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the sentence that describes what a person can't do. Complete the sentence that
describes a change the person would like to experience.
Ex:
She isn't rich.
She wishes that she were rich.
9. I can't visit you this weekend.
I wish that ____________________.
10. You can't come with me.
I wish that ____________________.
Matching
INSTRUCTIONS: Match each sentence with the correct explanation.
a. It describes a real possibility for the future.
b. It describes an imaginary situation in the present.
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If I were thinner, I would be healthier.
If we cut down all our forests, the air quality will get worse.
If we had more teachers, classes could be smaller.
If you leave the dog inside all day, he'll make a mess of the house.
If gas prices go up any more, no one will be able to afford to drive.
If she had a bigger apartment, she wouldn't have to sleep in the living room.
INSTRUCTIONS: Match the sentence halves that go together.
a. I would play soccer every day.
b. when the prices go down.
c. if it weren't raining.
d. I will open the door.
e. if it were absolutely necessary.
f. I will take you for a ride.
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If I can find the key,
If I were an athlete,
If I pass my driver's test,
I would borrow money only
I will buy a new computer
I would ride my bicycle
INSTRUCTIONS: Match each sentence with the correct explanation.
a. This shows a present condition with a past result.
b. This shows a past condition with a present result.
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If I were you, I wouldn't have stayed home last night.
If I had passed the test, I would be a lot happier now.
If I had a car, I would have driven to work last winter.
If I knew someone at the bank, I would have asked for a loan.
If you hadn't studied accounting, you wouldn't be working at the bank.
If she had lived in Mexico, she would know how to speak Spanish.