APEEJAY SCHOOL, NOIDA

CLASS 8, ENGLISH WORKSHEET

CONDITIONAL CLAUSES (beginning with ‘if’)

 An ‘if clause’ is always a dependent clause as it never conveys complete meaning.

 As ‘if clause’ is always a dependent clause, it will be part of a complex sentence.
 If clauses can be used to convey meaning in various ways:

 TYPE 0 – conveys facts or general truths.

Structure – If + simple present, simple present
Eg. If it rains heavily, we can’t go out.

 TYPE 1 – conveys possible conditions

Structure – If + simple present, simple future
Eg. If it rains moderately, we will go out.

 TYPE 2 – conveys possible condition which is unlikely to happen

Structure – If + simple past, would + verb (Ist form)
Eg. If you liked it, you would take it as your hobby.

 TYPE 3 – conveys imaginary condition which is just impossible to be fulfilled (the action had
already happened in the past)
Structure – If + past perfect, would + have + past participle
Eg. If I had more money, I would have funded education for the poor.

Q1 Identify the type of clause used in the given sentences:

1) If you want to open your account in this bank, bring your identity proof. __________________
2) If you water these plants regularly, they will survive in this hot weather. __________________
3) If I had practiced Mathematics regularly, I would have passed with flying colours. _________
4) If I were the Chief Minister of my state, I would work for the under privileged. _____________
5) If I had seen the thief, I would have immediately phoned the police. _______________________
6) If I had the book, I would not refuse to lend the book. __________________________________
7) If the road to the fort is dark, I will not accompany you. ________________________________
8) I will rain if the sky is overcast with dark clouds. ______________________________________
9) I finish a novel if its plot is interesting. ______________________________________________
10) If I had gone to a doctor with my problem, I would have felt better. _______________________
11) If I knew swimming, I would go across the pool very fast. ______________________________
12) If the traffic light turns red, stop immediately without much ado. ________________________
13) If I were a mechanic, I would repair my washing machine. _____________________________
14) If you don’t have any work to do, take out your story book to read. ______________________
15) If I finish my work on time, I will watch a movie. ____________________________________
16) If she had given me her mobile number, I would have contacted her. _____________________
17) You will be fit and fine if you exercise regularly. _____________________________________
Q2 Complete the given sentences with conditional clauses as directed:

1) If you jump the red light, __________________________________________________. (Type 1)

2) If you revise thoroughly before exams, _______________________________________. (Type 0)
3) If I speak slowly, ________________________________________________________. ( Type 1)
4) If I were a phonetician, ____________________________________________________. (Type 2)
5) If he had gone by car, ______________________________________________________.(Type 3)
6) I would have invited them home if ____________________________________________(Type 3)
7) If we visited them, _________________________________________________________(Type 2)
8) If they went by metro, ______________________________________________________ (Type 2)
9) I will be late if ____________________________________________________________ (Type 1)
10) If you give love and respect, _________________________________________________(Type 0)

Q3 Complete the given sentences with appropriate conditional clause:

1) I would be very strict if _____________________________________________________________

2) I would travel round the world if ______________________________________________________
3) If you work hard, __________________________________________________________________
4) If they had fought for the cause, ______________________________________________________
5) If you had shown interest in this activity,_______________________________________________
6) I would work to fight corruption if ___________________________________________________
7) If she had attended the conference, ___________________________________________________
8) If Meera had not worked hard, _______________________________________________________
9) If you make faces at the monkey, _____________________________________________________
10) If it is hot today, __________________________________________________________________
11) If you break my trust, ______________________________________________________________
12) I would try a new eating joint if ______________________________________________________
13) If I were younger, _________________________________________________________________
14) If I had visited Mumbai, ____________________________________________________________
15) I will pay the money if _____________________________________________________________
16) My mother would have made me do the homework again if_________________________________
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17) I would be able to vote if ___________________________________________________________
18) If I see anyone in distress , __________________________________________________________
19) If the soup is too hot to drink, _______________________________________________________
20) If I had learned music,______________________________________________________________
21) The host would have requested us to stay if _____________________________________________
22) If you are unwell, _________________________________________________________________
23) If I had a puppy, __________________________________________________________________
24) If you were a good human being, ______________________________________________________
25) If I were a Bharat Natyam dancer, _____________________________________________________
26) If I had gone to London, ____________________________________________________________
27) If she was smart enough, ___________________________________________________________
28) He should see a doctor if ___________________________________________________________
29) If you come late to the class, ________________________________________________________