Conditionals – revision

1 Rewrite the sentences below using the words in brackets

without changing the meaning of the sentences.

a. The runner won’t finish the race first if he doesn’t pick up the
pace now. (unless)
b. I haven’t won the lottery, so I can’t buy myself a shiny new
BMW. (if)
c. I think you should take this week off to recover from your
illness. (if)
d. The first plane was late, so they missed their connecting
flight. (if)
e. Jamie doesn’t excel at football because he doesn’t spend enough time practising. (if)

2 What would you do if…

 you were a boy/girl?

 you didn’t have to be in school and had a lot
of free time?
 won the EuroMillions?
 discovered you had super-powers like
Batman or Superman?
 fell in love?

Sit in a group and share your sentences.

Remember to start them with if.

EXAMPLE: If I fell in love with a girl, I’d try to

get to know her better and perhaps
ask her out on a date.

Expressing conditions with conjunctions

3 Fill in the gaps with an appropriate conjunction. More than one is possible in some cases.

a. ______________ the film’s a huge hit or not, the actors have already agreed to make the sequel.
b. ______________ you follow the doctor’s orders, you should start feeling better soon.
c. You can keep your job here with us ______________ you show up on time every day.
d. ______________ I stay up all night, I still can’t do all the studying I need to do for the exam.
e. ______________ my old mobile still works, I won’t buy a new smartphone.