+4 Conditional sentences 14.2 Type 2 conditionals 14.24 Type 2 conditionals, basic uses: ‘If you went by train, you would ... LEG 14.10-12] Study: | We form Type 2 conditionals with if+ past (or if+ could) + would. &=)_| 1 We can use Type 2 condtionas in place of Type 1 to describe something that is reasonably possible. The past tense form does not refer to pastime: ‘If you go by train, you will (you'll) get there earlier. (Type 1: reasonably possible) {you went by train, you would (you'd) get there carer. (Type 2, Tmore tentative) 2 We otten use Type 2 conditionals to describe what is totally impossible: 1 you had longer legs, you would be able to run faster. (Not “if you would have") IW you could run fast, you'd be an Olympic champion. oo SAT RTT TT = Write: Write Type 2 conditionals to match these situations. 1 Idon't have a spare ticket. | can't take you fo the concert. TEL had apa, chek 1. cauld| Waudde, take, yo. Le hike recent 2 She drinks too much coffee. She doesn't feel calm. 3 He can't type. He isnt able to operate a computer. 4 They don't understand the problem, They won' find a solution. 5 He sits around too much. He isn fit. 14.28 ‘If + were/was’ + ‘would’: ‘If | were you, | would ...’ > LEG 14.19] Study: | 1 We can use were in place of was ater fin all persons: the subjunctive [> 11.13]. 31 | Wereis formal. We also prefer were when expressing doubt or imagining something If was better qualified, I'd apply for the job. {If | was: \ess formal) If were better qualified, I'd apply for the job. (if | were: more formal) How would she be managing, if she were running a large company? (progressive forms) | nt were the Queen of Sheba, you would be King Solomon. (were is preferable here) 2 We use if / were you and If! were in your position to give advice. (Not “If! was") We can also refer to somebody else: IJ were In Jane's position, Id look for a new job. EAT TREN ETNA Write: Write Type 2 conditionals to match these situations. 1 She is notin your positon. She isn't able to advise you. TE cle MAI MU UME BOLEAAT MITLE SO, Bblt UPH Oe 2 Lam in a hurry. | won't stay to dinner. 3 He's not a milionaire. He won't buy you a palace. 4 The weather isn't sunny. We won't stay indoors, 5 Lam it | will go climbing, 20814.20 Study: Write: 14.2D Write: 14.2 Type 2 conattonals ‘If + past + modal: ‘If he knew the facts, he might...’ [> LEG 14.14] When we use wouldin the main clause, we are expressing as much certainty as possible: ithe knew the facts, he would tell us what to do. (certain or nearly certain [> 14.18)) | ite dont feet certain’ enough to use would, we can use another modal to say what would be possible or necessary, for example: ithe know the facts, he might tell us what to do. (i's possible) ithe knew the facts, he should tell us what todo. (i's necessary) ‘Supply the correct forms of the missing verbs. Use could, ought fo, or might in the main clause. 1 Itshe .wene/wns. {be) here now, she ...-Cuel. gare (give) us some advice. 2 tthe verses ali is present job, he think) about another career. 3. YOU en (can play) a musical instrument, you . (help) withthe school orchestra, 4 If they saree (have) the right qualifications, they {60 abi to) apply for beter obs. BHF She svn (@aM have) Some lesSOns, She rs nn (PFOVE) her performance. 6 twe (eun) our own business, we (be) more independent 7 ttdohn (go) to his home town, he (visi his mother. 8 tSusan “rs (BOMOM) YOUF BOOK, she (coturn) it 9 IF Frank sn (want) advice, he (ask) his Bank manager. Context Put in Type 2 conditionals throughout LYING IN THE SUN ‘Two tramps, Eugene and Sergio, were lying in the sun. EUGENE: What (we/doing) area 4e-demg. if tho sun (not shining) 2 SERGIO: Well, (weynot be)? : lying here for a start. But that's not the important question. The important question is: what (we do) * it (wore) Scmmmnennannenne HN? EUGENE: If (wore) ® rich, we (canstravel)¥ nn . everywhere SERGIO: True, but we travel everywhere already. EUGENE: Yos, but notin style. If (wevhave) © money, our chauffeur, James, (can/ FIVE) ®nnnonnsnnen US FOUNA in OUT Rolls. Imagine I (werbe) in that postion! (We/return)* 10 our fine mansion in the country SERGIO: Yes, the butler (put out) *..... fresh clothes for us, the cook (prepare) an 1 a fine meal f0r US. We "rnsnsnninennnn ROL just be eating carrots all the time EUGENE: Yes. If (e/own) son alhouse like that, (we/also have) * a fine swimming-pool. SERGIO: Yes! Yes! If (we/have) © a fine swimming-pool, (we can/swir) i snenns AS MUCH aS WO liked. EUGENE: It (W270) nnn really really rich, (we cane) .......ueesnnsn inthe Sun! SERGIO: But we are lying in the sun! Lying te sun14 Conditonal sentences 14.3 14.38 Stud) Pal Write: 14.3B Study: Write: 210 Type 3 conditionals Type 3 conditionals, basic uses: ‘If you had gone by train, [> LEG 14.16-19] | _Wetorm Type condonal win ast perfect («cous have woul have We often use Type 3 conditionals to express regret, etc. about things that can now never happen. We can use simple or progressive forms of the past perfect in the itclause: MT'd(= had) been taller, I'd(=| would) have joined the police force. W1had had any sense, I wouldn't have bought a second-hand car. Wwe had gone by car, we would have saved time. It Thad been trying harder, I would have succeeded. WI could have stopped, there wouldn't have been an accident. Comment on the following situations with if (expressing regret, etc) "Plane haai ea teelee mach duthetay coe, he wreaite hawe een dite 2 We came home am cur hoday ety because we ran ou of money. 2 Th outed bum own boas ie we bigade cae nod 4 Th mon were wowing peace Sobing okey wae agi sa. 5 iad an accion acai | wan wating he oa 6 | was sweating because it was so hot. ” 7 hiya ei am ch money i was ey rs Veit ejoy schoo 20 ovary wa ‘If [had been you/if | had been in your position’ [- Le 14.10.1) We often use if had been you and If | had been in your position to describe what we would have done in someone else's postion: If had been you'lt | had been in your position, | would have accepted their offer. Comment on these situations. Begin each sentence with if had been 1 Marie paid £200 for a dross, ; TEL had. been Marte, wouldnt have paid £200 tor. a/ that ares. 2 Franz didnt take that job he was offered. 3 All didn't study at all, so he fall his exams. 4 Sandra walked to workin the rain and got wet.