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30 If you (look) at the engine for a moment you would have seen what was missing.
31 Rome (be captured) by her enemies if the geese hadn't cackled.
32 He would have been arrested if he (try) to leave the country.
33 I (take) a taxi if I had realized that it was such a long way.
34 You (save) me a lot of trouble if you had told me where you were going.
35 They would have forced their way into the house if I (not call) for help.
36 If he had put out his pipe before putting it in his pocket he (not burn) a hole in his coat.
Conditional sentences: mixed types
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Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses.
1 If you (find) a skeleton in the cellar don't mention it to anyone.
2 If you pass your examination we (have) a celebration.
3 What (happen) if I press this button?
4 I should have voted for her if I (have) a vote then.
5 If you go to Paris where you (stay)?
6 If someone offered to buy you one of those rings, which you (choose)?
7 The flight may be cancelled if the fog (get) thick.
8 If the milkman (come) tell him to leave two pints.
9 Someone (sit) on your glasses if you leave them there.
10 You would play better bridge if you (not talk) so much.
11 What I (do) if I hear the burglar alarm?
12 If you (read) the instructions carefully you wouldn't have answered the wrong question.
13 I could repair the roof myself if I (have) a long ladder.
14 Unless they turn that radio off I (go) mad.
15 If you were made redundant what you (do)?
16 We'll have a long way to walk if we (run) out of petrol here.
17 If you shake that bottle of port it (not be) fit to drink.
18 I'll probably get lost unless he (come) with me.
19 You (not have) so many accidents if you drove more slowly.
20 If you (wear) a false beard nobody would have recognized you.
21 If she (leave) the fish there the car will get it.
22 Unless they leave a lamp beside that hole in the road somebody into it.
23 You'll get pneumonia if you (not change) your wet clothes.
24 If I had known that you couldn't eat octopus I (not buy) it.
25 If they (hang) that picture lower people would be able to see it.
26 She (be able) to walk faster if her shoes hadn't such high heels.
27 I (bring) you some beer if I had known that you were thirsty.
28 If you had touched that electric cable you (be) electrocuted.
29 If the story hadn't been true the newspaper (not print) it.
30 I (not buy) things on the installment system if I were you.
31 Dial 999 if you (want) Police, Ambulance, or Fire Brigade.
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32 You (not be) any use to me unless you learn to type.
33 If anyone attacked me, my dog (jump) at his throat.
34 If he were in he (answer) the phone.
35 The ship would have run aground if the pilot (make) one mistake.
36 I shouldn't have taken your umbrella if I (know) that it was the only one you had.
Conditional sentences: mixed types
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Finish these sentences, taking care to use the correct tenses.
1 If he had taken my advice . . .
2 If you ate less . . .
3 We'll send for the doctor if . . .
4 If she practised more . . .
5 If there isn't enough wine in that bottle . . .
6 If you had checked the petrol before we started . . .
7 This clock wouldn't have run down if . . .
8 Try on the blue one if . . .
9 If these gates are locked . . .
10 If we leave before breakfast . . .
11 If the river rises any higher . . .
12 Her life might have been saved if . . .
13 If the volcano starts erupting ...
14 The grass would look better if . . .
15 Unless it is a nice day . . .
16 If you don't put enough stamps on a letter, the person who gets it . . .
17 He would lend it to you if . . .
18 Unless this hotel gets another cook . . .
19 If the storm becomes worse . . .
20 If your uncle sees you . . .
21 If you tried to climb it without a guide . . .
22 If you didn't shake the camera so much, your photographs . . .
23 I'd have brought my coat . . .
24 If (=as) you don't like the picture . . .
25 He would have given her diamonds if . . .
26 If you had asked his permission . . .
27 If the fire had been noticed earlier . . .
28 If you had any sense . . .
29 You would have been angry if . . .
30 If he had put the flowers into water at once . . .
31 I should have ordered more coal if . . .
32 If you leave the gate open . . .
33 You will have to go to the dentistif . . .
34 He would have been drowned if . . .
35 If I'd had a car . . .
36 If Tom rings while I'm out . . .
Mixed tenses and verb forms
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Conditional forms are used in requests.
Fill the gaps in the following dialogue with a suitable verb form.
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Telephone conversation .
1 Ann: .. .I... to Mr Wash, please?
2 Wash: Wash . . .
3 Ann: Good morning, Mr Wash. This is Ann Jones of 10 Cyprus Road. . . . you come and . . . my windows one Saturday this month?
4 Wash: I'm afraid 1... (negative). The next six Saturdays are ahead booked.
5 But I... ...on Wednesday morning.
6 Ann: . . . you . . . very early on Wednesday? I leave at 8.15 on weekdays.
7 Wash: I... ...to you by 8.30. . . . that be early enough?
8 Ann: No, it ...! There . . . be nobody to let you in.
I... the flat at 8.15.
9 Wash: Oh 8.15! 1... you... 8.30!
10 Well, I suppose 1... ...to you by 8.00 as you're an old customer.
But I . . . (negative) . . . a habit of it.
11 It means . . . breakfast at 6 and my wife . . . (negative) that.
12 She . . . always . . . to persuade me to give up window— . . . as it.
She . . . it's dangerous.
13 Ann: What . . . she . . . you . . . instead?
14 Wash: Her father has a shop and she... ...me... ...in it.
15 She ...it... be a nice steady job with regular hours,
16 And if 1... in a shop she ... ... where I was.
17 Ann: And . . . you really . , . of giving it up?
18 Wash: No, I . . . the life. At least, I . . . it in summer.
19 Besides, I ... ... bored working in a shop.
20 Well, . . . Wednesday at 8.00 . . . you then, Miss Jones?
21 Ann: Yes, it . . . be splendid. It's very good of you . . . . . . so early.
22 I . . . let you in and you can . . . yourself out.
23 You . . . shut the door carefully after you, . . . (negative interrogative) you?
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24 Wash: Yes, of course 1....I always .... Goodbye, Miss Jones.
Infinitive
Full or bare infinitive
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Insert to where necessary before the infinitives in brackets.
1 He made me (do) it all over again.
2 She can (sing) quite well.
3 He will be able (swim) very soon.
4 I used (live) in a caravan.
5 You ought (go) today. It may (rain) tomorrow.
6 You needn't (say) anything. Just nod your head and he will (understand).
7 I want (see) the house where our president was born.
8 He made her (repeat) the message.
9 May I (use) your phone?
10 You needn't (ask) for permission; you can (use) it whenever you like.
11 If you want (get) there before dark you should (start) at once.
12 I couldn't (remember) his address.
13 You'll be able (do) it yourself when you are older.
14 Would you like (go) now or shall we (wait) till the end?
15 They won't let us (leave) the Customs shed till our luggage has been examined.
16 How dare you (open) my letters!
17 He didn't dare (argue) with his boss.
18 I used (smoke) forty cigarettes a day.
19 Will you help me (move) the bookcase?
20 He wouldn't let my baby (play) with his gold watch.
21 They refused (accept) the bribe.
22 He is expected (arrive) in a few days.
23 Please let me (know) your decision as soon as possible.
24 He made us (wait) for hours.
25 Could you (tell) me the time, please?
26 We must (send) him a telegram.
27 I let him (go) early as he wanted (meet) his wife.
28 Where would you like (have) lunch?
29 You can (leave) your dog with us if you don't (want) (take) him with you.
30 I'd like him (go) to a university but I can't (make) him (go).
31 We could (go) to a concert, unless you'd prefer (visit) a museum.
32 You seem (know) this area very well. ~
Yes, I used (live) here.
33 The kidnappers told the parents (not inform) the police, and the parents didn't dare
(disobey).
34 Need I (come)? I'd much rather (stay) at home.
35 You can (take) a horse to water but you can't (make) him (drink). (proverb)
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36 I'm sorry (disappoint) you but I can't (let) you (have) any more money till the end of
the month.
Full or bare infinitive
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Insert to where necessary before the infinitives in brackets. (In of the sentences a present participle could be used instead of an infinitive. These alternatives will be noted in the key.)
1 It is easy (be) wise after the event.
2 Do you (wish) (make) a complaint?
3 We don't (want) anybody (know) that we are here.
4 If you can't (remember) his number you'd better (look) it up.
5 I want her (learn) Esperanto; I think everybody ought to (know) it?
6 He is said (be) the best surgeon in the country.
7 Visitors are asked (not feed) the animals.
8 Could I (see) Mr Pitt, please?-
I'm afraid Mr Pitt isn't in. Would you like (speak) to his secretary'
9 It's better (travel) hopefully than (arrive), (proverb)
10 He should (know) how (use) the film projector, but if he doesn't had better (show) him.
11 He was made (sign) a paper admitting his guilt.
12 I heard the door (open) and saw a shadow (move) across the floor.
13 He tried (make) me (believe) that he was my stepbrother.
14 As we seem (have missed) the train we may as well (go) back to the house.
15 I felt the house (shake) with the explosion,
16 He told me (try) (come) early.
17 Before he let us (go) he made us (promise) (not tell) anyone what had seen.
18 Would you (like) (come) in my car? ~
No, thanks. I'd rather (walk).
19 I advised him (ask) the bus conductor (tell) him where (get) off.
20 It is better (put) your money in a bank than (keep) it under your bedin an old stocking.
21 He doesn't even bother (read) letters, let alone (answer) them.
22 The bank robbers made the cashier (show) them how (open) thesafe.
23 If you knew he was wrong, why didn't you (say) something? ~
I didn't like (say) anything because he always gets angry if you contradict him.
24 It's better (be) sure than sorry.
25 What do you (want) me (tell) him? ~
Tell him that any time he cares (call) I shall be delighted (discuss) the matter with him.
26 Did you remember (give) him the money? ~
No, I didn't, I still have it in my pocket; but I'll (see) him tonight and I promise
(not forget) this time.
27 I saw the driver (open) his window and (throw) a box into the bushes.
28 That is far too heavy for one person (carry); let me (help) you.
29 I was afraid (pick) up the revolver as I don't know how (handle) firearms.
30 I saw the plane (crash) into the hill and (burst) into flames.
31 There is nothing (do) but (wait) till somebody comes (let) us out.
32 He heard a cock (crow) in a neighbouring village.
33 You may as well (tell) us the truth. It will (be) easy (check) your story.
34 The American said he had seen nine presidents (come) and (go). ~
He must (be) a very old man.
35 It is up to you (learn) the laws of your own country.
36 Would you rather (be) more stupid than you look or (look) more stupid than you are?
Infinitive represented by to
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In each of the following pairs of sentences an infinitive used in the first sentence is repeated in the second. Read the sentences, expressing this second infinitive by to only. Note that where the second infinitive has an object, this word/phrase must be omitted.
Why didn't you tell me the truth the first time?-
I meant to tell you the truth but I was too frightened.
I meant to but I was too frightened.
1 Did you visit the Pyramids? ~
No, I wanted to visit them but there wasn't time.
2 Why do you wear dark glasses? ~
I have to wear them; I have weak eyes.
3 Do you smoke? ~
No, I used to smoke but I don't now.
4 Would you like to go to the theatre tonight? ~
Yes, I'd love to go to the theatre.
5 Why didn't you pay the bill for him? ~
I offered to pay it but he refused.
6 Have you put the car in the garage? ~
No, but I'm just going to put it there.
7 I want you two to apologize to each other. ~
Well. lam willing to apologize it he apologizes first.
8 Did you reserve seats on the train? ~
No. I tried to reserve them but they had all been booked already.
9 Did you answer the letter? ~
No, I intended to answer it but I'm afraid I forgot
10 Why didn't you hit him? ~
I was afraid to hit him.
11 I'd love to spend a night in a haunted room. ~
I'd hate to spend a night in a haunted room.
12 Why didn't you ask your father for the money? ~
I didn't like to ask him.
13 Did you get a chance to fly the aeroplane yourself? ~
No, I wanted to fly it but the pilot wouldn't let me.
14 Why doesn't he punish his boys when they disobey him? ~
He often threatens to punish them but he never actually does so.
15 Why didn't he repair the car himself? ~
He wasn't able to repair it.
16 I used to drink whisky with my meals. ~
I used to drink whisky with my meals also but I don't now.
17 Did you buy sausages?~
No, I meant to buy them but I forgot.
18 Why doesn't he try again?~
He doesn't want to try again.
19 You should visit the Prado when you are in Madrid.~
Yes. I intend to visit it.
20 Why doesn't he play games? ~
His mother doesn't want him to play games.
21 You ought to stop work now. ~
Yes, I am just going to stop.
22 Why do some jockeys carry extra weights?~
They are obliged to carry them by the regulations.
23 Did he help you?~
No, I asked him to help me but he said he hadn't time.
24 You should have thanked her before you left. ~
I meant to thank her but when I was going I couldn't find her anywhere.
25 Why did she put parsley in the soup?~
I told her to put it in.
26 Why didn't he report it to the police?~
He was afraid to report it. He didn't think they'd believe him.
27 Why did he drive so fast? ~
He had to drive fast; otherwise he'd have missed his train.
28 You used to like rice pudding. ~
Yes, I know I used to like it but I don't now.
29 Why didn't you buy the car? ~
I was advised not to buy it.
30 I hope the children won't go near the water. ~
I warned them not to go near it.
31 Why are we trying to get planning permission? ~
We have to get planning permission. It is the law.
32 I meant to work hard. ~
I know you meant to work hard but you didn't.
33 Do the boys tidy their own rooms? ~
They are supposed to tidy them but they don't always.
34 Why didn't he call the police. ~
He wasn't able to call them. His telephone line had been cut.
35 Why did you move your car? ~
The policeman told me to move it.
36 Why did you bring your mother-in-law? I particularly asked you not to bring her.
too/enough/so . . . as with infinitive
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Combine each of the following pairs of sentences into one sentence using too/enough with infinitive.
It is very cold. We can't go out.
It is too cold for us to go out.
He is strong. He can carry it.
He is strong enough to carry it.
Rewrite numbers 3, 20, and 35 using so . . . as with infinitive.
(enough with infinitive could also be used here, while so . . . as could replace enough in numbers 9, 24, and 29. These alternatives are given in the key.)
1 You are very young. You can't have a front-door key.
2 It is very cold. We can't bathe.
3 Would you be very kind and answer this letter by return?
4 I am rather old. I can't wear that kind of hat.
5 The ladder wasn't very long. It didn't reach the window.
6 He hadn't much money. He couldn't live on it. (Omit it.)
7 He was furious. He couldn't speak.
8 The fire isn't very hot. It won't boil a kettle.
9 Tom was very foolish. He told lies to the police.
10 You are quite thin. You could slip between the bars.
11 He is very ill. He can't eat anything.
12 Our new car is very wide. It won't get through those gates.
13 The floor wasn't strong. We couldn't dance on it. (Omit it.)
14 I was terrified. I couldn't move.
15 The bull isn't big. He couldn't harm you.
16 The coffee isn't strong. It won't keep us awake.
17 The river is deep. We can't wade it. (Omit it.)
18 He is lazy. He won't get up early.
19 He won't get up early so he never catches the fast train.
20 Would you be very good and forward my letters while I am away?
21 The ice is quite thick. We can walk on it. (Omit it.)
22 He was very drunk. He couldn't answer my question.
23 It is very cold. We can't have breakfast in the garden.
24 He was extremely rash. He set off up the mountain in a thick fog.
25 We aren't very high. We can't see the summit.
26 You aren't very old. You can't understand these things.
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