Supplementary Material

Saying what you will do IF ...

(Compulsory Supplementary Material for Elementary Module.
Suggested Supplementary Material for Lower Intermediate Module.
)
If + (present tense), Will (future). We use these forms to talk about something that is dependent on another
action or condition.

Example: If she comes, Peter will see her.

I will help you if you need me.

EXERCISE 1. Write the sentences that state what will happen in the future.
Example: If my friend has money for the tickets, she will visit me at Christmas.

1. If there is a lot of traffic,

2. If he invites me to his birthday party,

3. If my parents allow me to travel abroad,

4. If it is a foggy day,

5. If she has time tonight,

6. If he finishes his work early,

EXERCISE 2. Match the sentences in column A with the ones in column B to form sentences.

A B
1. You will be late a) if you need her.
2. They'll understand it b) if I have time.
3. Bill will take the message c) if you miss the bus.
4. I'll do the shopping d) if you phone me when I'm out.
5. I'll give her a call e) if you explain it to them.
6. We'll fail the test f) if the teacher doesn't clarify our doubts.

EXERCISE 3. Complete the following sentences by adding an "if clause".

Example: John will eat dinner.
John will eat dinner if he likes the meal.

1. You will learn English in 120 hours,

2. I’ll buy those shoes ,

3. I’ll go to the beach,

4. She will have to pay for the book,

5. We’ll go to Europe next year,

6. You won’t have an accident,

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EXERCISE 4. Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank spaces.

1. If you Liz, she will tell you what to do.

a) asks
b) to ask
c) ask
d) asked

2. He some friends in Athens, if he has time.

a) ‘ll visit
b) goes
c) will visit
d) Alternatives a) and c)

3. They will get wet if it

a) rained
b) rains
c) will rain
d) None of the above.

4. If Marie goes to the bank, she some money for you.

a) will get
b) ‘ll gets
c) gets
d) get

5. If Jack is at home, he your message.

a) receive
b) will receive
c) ‘ll receives
d) Alternatives b) and c)

6. If you turn off the lights, we in the dark.

a) won’t be
b) are
c) will be
d) None of the above.

7. If he arrives on time, he with our boss.

a) ‘ll speak
b) will speak
c) Alternatives a) and b)
d) None of the above.

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KEY CHECK. SAY WHAT YOU WILL DO IF ...

EXERCISE 1. State what will happen in the future, «if».

Follow the example and check your word order. The following are
examples of possible responses.

1 it will take a long time to get to work.

... we won’t go shopping (will not)

2 I will wear my new dress (blouse, skirt, shirt, etc.)

... I won’t play soccer with my brother.

3 I will invite a friend to go with me.

... I won’t go to France again.

4 we will stay home.

... I will not drive.

5. ... she will help me with my homework

... she won’t forget to help me.

6 ............ he will play tennis with his friend.

... he won’t hurry home.

EXERCISE 2. Match column A with column B.

1. c) 2. e) 3. d) 4. b) 5. a) 6. f)

EXERCISE 3. Add an «If clause».

You may have a different answer. Check your word order.

1. ... if you study. ..................................... if you practice English.

2. ... if they have my size. ....................... if they are not expensive.

3. ... if I have time.................................... if it does not rain.

4. ... if she loses it. .................................. if she doesn’t take care of it.

5. ... if we have enough money. ............... if we don’t have to work overtime.

6. ... if you drive carefully. ....................... if you don’t speed.

EXERCISE 4. Multiple choice.

1. c) 2. d) 3. b) 4. a) 5. b) 6. c) 7. c)