Practice 1 Conditional Sentences

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Practice #1
Conditional Sentences

Read the first sentence in each set.
Then mark the other sentences true (T), probably true (PT) or false (F).

1. If I spoke Portuguese, I would have less trouble in Brazil.

______ a. I speak Portuguese.

______ b. I have trouble in Brazil.

2. The Ambassador will help the negotiations if she stays another year.

______ a. We don't know if the ambassador will stay another year.

______ b. We know that the Ambassador will help with the negotiations.

3. If Oliver weren't already a manager, I would recommend his promotion.

______ a. Oliver is not a manager.

______ b. I don't respect Oliver.

4. Dick said if he were I, he would quit the Army.

______ a. I am in the Army.

______ b. I am giving Dick some advice.

5. If Atlanta were an older city, it would have some historical sites.

______ a. Atlanta has a lot of historical sites.

______ b. Most of Atlanta was built in the last 100 years.

6. If I weren't on a diet, I'd have the Linzertorte for dessert.

______ a. I'm overweight.

______ b. I will have the Linzertorte for dessert.

7. If you leave your computer on overnight, it won't harm the CPU.

______ a. It's OK to leave your computer on overnight.

______ b. The CPU will be OK if you don't turn off your computer at night.

8. You will prolong the life of your car if you change the oil often.

______ a. Changing the oil is good for your engine.

______ b. Changing the oil is not important.

9. I'll drive if you rent the car.

______ a. We'll share the expenses.

______ b. We'll share the driving.

10. Jimmy will drown if we don't do something right now!

______ a. Jimmy is dead.

______ b. We can help Jimmy.