First vs Second Conditional worksheet

1. 1.
   If it sunny tomorrow, we'll go to the beach.a) isb) were
2. 2.
   If I a bird, I'd fly south for the winter.a) amb) were
3. 3.
   If you finish early, we for a walk.a) 'll gob) 'd go
4. 4.
   If I had a car, I you home.a) 'd driveb) 'll drive
5. 5.
   If she the train, she'll be here by 6.a) catchesb) caught

1. 1.
   If I would win, I'd buy a house.
2. 2.
   If I won the lottery, I will travel the world.
3. 3.
   If I will see her, I'll tell her.

Write two sentences about your own life: one with First conditional and one with Second conditional. Then explain the difference to a partner.

1. 1.a) is A real possibility: first conditional.
2. 2.b) were Impossible, so imagined: second conditional.
3. 3.a) 'll go Finish (Present Simple) shows a real possibility, so the result takes will.
4. 4.a) 'd drive I don't have a car: imagined, so would.
5. 5.a) catches A real possibility: first conditional.

1. 1.If I won, I'd buy a house. Would never goes in the if-part.
2. 2.If I won the lottery, I would travel the world. An imagined condition takes would, not will.
3. 3.If I see her, I'll tell her. The if-part takes the Present Simple, even for the future.

Answers will vary. Check that each sentence follows the rule on page 1, or paste them into Clarigram to have them checked.